Senior Database Administrator

Waubonsee Community College; Sugar Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Waubonsee Community College on the Sugar Grove Campus invites you to join as Senior Database Administrator. This full-time, hybrid role maintains database environments, administers servers for college applications, and oversees cloud- and on-premises systems to ensure reliable access and performance.

You will drive security, disaster recovery planning, data integration, and BI tool support while collaborating with multiple departments and managing external resources.

Qualifications

• Experience administering database environments and servers used by college systems.
• Familiarity with SQL Server and Oracle databases is a plus.
• Experience with BI tools and data integration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain database environments by installing and updating SQL Server, Oracle, and BI tools.
• Administer servers for applications used by Waubonsee Community College.
• Serve as cloud- and locally-hosted database administrator and integration expert for non-ERP systems.
• Provide IT project management support and data exchange integration with college systems.

Job description

Senior Database Administrator

Full-time Staff

Sugar Grove Campus

Hybrid Option: Yes

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here - join us today!

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

The Senior Database Administrator reports to the Directorof Enterprise Systems. The position is responsible for maintaining database environmentsand administering servers for applications used by Waubonsee Community College. The Senior Database Administrator willassume the role of cloud- and locally-hosted application and databaseadministrator, and serve as the integration expert for non-ERP businesssystems.

Functions to be performed by this position with the assistance of other team members and/or professional support include assessing requirements, defining strategy, developing security, implementing and delivering operational data systems; installing and supporting business intelligence reporting tools; providing administrative and technical leadership and support for cloud- and locally-hosted applications; IT project management as assigned and integrating points for data exchange within and between external and college data systems.

Project management as assigned including project definitions, work breakdown structures, project plans, timelines, and vendor discussions.

• Work collaboratively with various College departments to understand the project’s definitions, scopes, objectives, security needs, and requirements.
• Assume accountability for quality, timeliness, and completeness of functionality in application systems as defined by project plans.
• Manage external resources as needed for projects including time tracking, task completion, and knowledge transfer.

Provide integrations between college applications (both internal and cloud-hosted), including the college’s ERP system.

Provide ongoing support of assigned environments through access management, assisting users, and answering Technical Assistance Center (TAC) assigned calls, including managing vendor support relationships and communications.

Monitor database usage and implement improvements needed to increase operational performance and optimize disk space utilization.

Maintain database environments by performing tasks such as installing new versions of SQL Server, Oracle, and BI tools and maintaining current patch levels.

Assist with product migrations to cloud services as requested.

Keep pace with the latest technology and recommendations as appropriate. To include optimization opportunities.

Develop and ensure compliance with security procedures for monitoring and controlling access to assigned databases and applications.

Design, develop, and maintain Server security level roles as directed and operating systems updates as directed by Information Technology teams.

Assist and manage the development of disaster recovery plans.

Technical writing and Visio systems diagrams.

Other duties as assigned.

1. Cover Letter-Yes
2. Resume-Yes
3. References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
4. Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Position Details

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Grant Funded: No

Compensation Range: 81,413.00 - 101,766.00

Compensation Type: Salaried

Compensation: The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications.

Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Work Hours: 40 hours/week

Testing: No

Priority Application Review Date: 9/10/2026

Applications received by the “Priority Application Review Date” will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin at that time and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits: Click to See Benefits Page

EOE, including disability and veteran