Banner Database Administrator

Banner Database Administrator

Athens State University

Closing Date:

Job Duties:
The Banner DBA is the senior person responsible for all aspects of Banner and its databases including but not limited to: installation, upgrades, configuration, backup, recovery, security, performance analysis and capacity planning for multiple instances, support applications, and third-party applications such as an enterprise resource planning system (ERP (Banner)) and various reporting tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review, coordinate, and install updates and patches for the Banner® ERP and related 3rd party products.
• Create, maintain and upgrade ERP environment leveraging Tomcat.
• Provide full life cycle support of the Banner ERP and the associated Oracle environment tools.
• Database & application installation, configuration and maintenance according to established best practices.
• Design, Develop and implement processes for backup, recovery and cloning of databases, including Disaster Recovery initiatives.
• Proactively monitor and optimize system performance using tuning, optimization, and other methods.
• Scripting and/or automate common repeatable tasks across the spectrum of supported products and technologies.
• Assist in planning of service requests, implementation steps, corrective actions, upgrade recommendations and optimization steps for Oracle and Ellucian technologies and products.
• Ensure database integrity and security.
• Coordinate, develop, schedule, and monitor data dumps in support of all ancillary support services as requested.
• Coordinate, implement schedule, and monitor data integration from management applications and third-party sources.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Oracle and the ERP (Banner) and other applications associated with the enterprise level production and test environments.
• Proactively engage in problem solving issues related to tasks in this position with internal and external people.
• Create and maintain technical and functional documentation as required.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the quality, accuracy, and security of data.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing work scope and tasks based on need.
• Identify opportunities for improvements to work practices and offers viable solutions for implementation.
• Routinely practice self-monitoring by assessing self to make improvements or take corrective action to improve performance.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 3 or more years of experience with Ellucian Banner® software suite.
• 3 to 5 years of experience with Oracle, RMAN, OEM, Oracle Partitioning, Shell scripting and/or PL/SQL scripting, Oracle on RHEL platform are required.
• Oracle Certifications (OCP, OCA) is a plus
• Enterprise experience in database security, performance tuning, and backup and recovery.
• Knowledge of programming languages and API.

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

• Oracle DBA certification preferred.
  
  

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough understanding of the technical architecture of the Ellucian Banner® software suite, including Banner 8 and the latest release - Banner 9.
• Experience installing, configuring and upgrading Banner 8, Banner 9 and all related tools and products.
• Experience supporting an Oracle database environment and related tools (Oracle 12 and 19).
• Demonstrated experience supporting the integration and maintenance of third-party applications that integrate with the Banner® ERP. Examples include Touchnet, Cashnet, Atomic, NelNet, Kronos, Webfocus, Evisions Intellecheck and learning management systems such as Blackboard and Canvas.
• Experience with tools such as GIT, Ellucian Solution Manager (ESM), Application Navigator, Banner 9 Admin Pages and Self-Service, Jenkins Agent, Banner Enterprise Identity Services (BEIS), Single Sign-on Configuration/Support (SSO), Operational Data Storage (ODS) and Ellucian Ethos Identity and Integration services.
• Experience in configuring and managing middleware servers and Tomcat.
• A demonstrated understanding of application single sign-on for the Banner 9 release.
• Ability to quickly and accurately troubleshoot database issues and offer effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple complex and time sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with end-users and teammates, to understand their technical and operational needs and translate them into viable technical solutions.

Salary Schedule:
Salary Band: P595To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human- resources/salary-schedule-tables/
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/search

About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.


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