Manager of Administrative Computing

Paine; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paine College is seeking a Database Manager to oversee the design, performance, integrity, and security of the organization’s databases. The role spans on-premises and cloud environments to support analytics, reporting, and BI initiatives.

The position requires leadership in governance, strategy, and philosophy of data management, with collaboration across IT and business units. Flexible hours may be required to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in database administration or management.
• Experience with backup/recovery, replication, and high availability solutions.
• Experience with cloud database environments (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all organizational databases (on-premises and cloud).
• Lead database design, implementation, and optimization efforts.
• Ensure data security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Monitor database performance and tune systems for efficiency and scalability.
• Establish and enforce data governance, standards, and policies.
• Oversee database upgrades, patches, and migrations.
• Provide on-call support as needed.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to align database strategy with business goals.
• Participate in ITS planning functions.
• Support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives.

Skills

Database platforms

Data security

Data governance

SQL performance tuning

Cloud databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Reports To:Information Technology Services

Opening Date:09/11/2026

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Database Manager is responsible for the design, performance, integrity, and security of the organization’s databases. This role oversees database administration, governance, and strategy, ensuring systems support business operations, analytics, and growth initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage and maintain all organizational databases (on-premises and cloud).
• Lead database design, implementation, and optimization efforts.
• Ensure data security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Monitor database performance and tune systems for efficiency and scalability
• Establish and enforce data governance, standards, and policies.
• Oversee database upgrades, patches, and migrations
• Provide on-call support as needed
• Collaborate with IT leadership to align database strategy with business goals
• Participate in ITS planning functions
• Support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives
• Responsible for all work in progress assigned to ensure completion of tasks and proper communications with clients
• Manage vendor relationships and database-related tools/services
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Design, develop, and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views
• Support reporting tools and dashboards by delivering accurate datasets
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of database platforms (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Ability to translate technical terms into non-technical language
• Ability to ascertain the criticality of incoming requests and prioritize
• Understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, and terminal products to properly diagnose problems
• Knowledge of computer terms and acronyms and the ability to learn new processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in audiovisual equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in database administration or management.
• Experience with backup/recovery, replication, and high availability solutions
• Experience with cloud database environments (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements
• 3+ years of experience writing and optimizing SQL code
• Experience with relational database systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).

Paine College is an Equal Opportunity, Affiliated Action employer.