Senior Database Administrator

Oklahoma State University Alumni Association; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Alumni Association seeks a Senior Database Administrator to design, implement, and maintain critical data systems. This role reports to the Vice President of Finance and Operations and requires expertise in SQL, data warehousing, and cross-system integration.

You will collaborate with IT, OSU Foundation, and stakeholders to optimize data flows, support analytics, and ensure secure, scalable databases, with occasional travel and nights/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS or CS with an emphasis in database management.
• SQL database experience and object-oriented programming experience required.
• Five or more years of experience in information technology, database management, or data analytics.
• Experience automating data flows between diverse data systems and production environments.
• Experience writing SQL queries and delivering data to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI tools, specifically Microsoft Copilot.
• Strong communication skills and ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated business process programs.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate database systems to align with business strategies.
• Synchronize data between the Alumni Association website and other data systems.
• Create, maintain, and execute data warehouse queries.
• Process data requests and develop reports from multiple sources.
• Provide in-house expertise and support on database and software issues.

Skills

SQL

Database management

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS or CS

Tools

Snowflake

Workato

Ascend/Salesforce

Tableau

VS Code

Copilot

Encompass

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 201 CONOCOPHILLIPS - STILLWATER, OK 74078

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Any

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator

Reports To: Vice President of Finance and Operations

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Nature of Work

The Senior Database Administrator designs, implements, and maintains databases in accordance with organizational needs. This position develops and/or maintains various data systems for daily business.

Responsibilities

• Program Management
  • Develop and maintain automated business process programs
  • Review, analyze, and evaluate database systems and user needs to provide recommendations and solutions parallel to overall business strategies
  • Develop programs and systems to synchronize data between the Alumni Association website and other data systems
  • Create, maintain, and execute data warehouse queries
  • Process data requests and develop custom reports utilizing data from multiple sources, including the Alumni Association constituent database
  • Provide in-house expertise and technical support to end users on database, software, and desktop-related issues: Identify, research, and resolve technical problems, working with outside vendors/technical support as needed, and documenting, tracking, and monitoring problems to ensure a timely resolution
  • Procure, provision, and manage staff hardware, including laptops, monitors, and peripherals
  • Provide technical guidance to OSUAA Information Services team
  • Perform other duties as assigned
• Organizational Strategy
  • Train staff in the use of the Alumni Association's standard software applications/databases, as needed
  • Collaborate with the OSU Foundation and OSU Information Technology to remain informed on software projects, updates, upgrades, and additional services, including the use of AI technology
  • Maintain goals and objectives by providing data and analytics for information services supporting alumni association programs
  • Provide excellent customer service to all constituents requesting queries and IT support
  • Facilitate the effectiveness of the Information Services team

Qualifications

Job Competencies and Experience:

• Education A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Management Information Systems or computer science with an emphasis in database management.
• SQL database experience and object-oriented programming experience are required.
• Experience Five or more years of experience in information technology, database management, or data analytics.
• Skills
  • Experience using a production environment and automating data flows between diverse data systems
  • Experience writing SQL queries and delivering data to stakeholders
  • Analytical skills to evaluate current systems
  • Familiarity with AI tools, specifically Microsoft Copilot
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize workload and complete activities without close supervision
• Core Competencies
  • Effective Communication: Promotes the timely, seamless flow of high-quality information throughout and beyond the organization while encouraging the open exchange of ideas and opinions.
  • Execution & Initiative: Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action
  • Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Fosters development of a common vision; coaches, motivates, encourages and gains support to accomplish specific goals
  • Problem Solving & Judgement: Makes decisions on sound reasoning, evaluation of facts and consideration of alternatives; negotiates between disagreeing viewpoints with tact and diplomacy
  • Adaptability: Changes behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal; adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation

Equipment Used

• Snowflake
• Workato
• Ascend/Salesforce database
• Tableau
• Microsoft Visual Studio Code
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Copilot
• Encompass web platform

Work Environment

The position is in an office setting within the OSU Alumni Center. Events and activities may be held outside, so there will be some outdoor exposure. The position requires availability to work nights and weekends, as determined by event scheduling. Travel may be required in and out of state.

Physical Demands

• Position needs to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Position needs to be able to transport parcels, packages, and other items short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up material
• Position frequently communicates with staff and must be able to exchange accurate information
• Frequently move items weighing up to 50 pounds

Special Condition for Employment

Successful completion of a background check

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of each employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.