Database Systems Analyst

This position provides ERP database administration, including but not limited to, enterprise level administration of related applications. 

• Help install, configure and maintain the university’s database systems:
  • Help manage database backup, storage and access.
• Provide Banner system administration including upgrades and patches to Banner instances and application servers:
  • Resolve technical Banner-related issues
  • Support ancillary Banner-related systems.
• Perform database optimization and tuning, monitor system performance, and implement and maintain database security.
• Address regulatory compliance related to the university’s ERP and ancillary systems.

• Must have a good understanding of database, application server, and related utilities and tools.
• Must have a sound knowledge of and the ability to perform Oracle performance tuning and monitoring.
• Must have a good understanding of and the ability to perform database backups and exercise recovery scenarios.
• Must have significant business process analysis and architecting systems experience.
• Must have proven experience in problem solving in a multi-system environment.
• Must have a good working knowledge of the Banner ERP system and understand its interconnection with Banner-related products and projects.
• Must have knowledge of and proven experience in writing SQL (structured query language).
• Must have sound communication skills in interacting with management, development teams, system administrators and vendors.
• Must have a sound understanding of the business of the university and how it relates to the ERP system.
• Must be detail-orientated and organized.
• Must be able to organize, prioritize and handle multiple ongoing tasks in a controlled environment.

Required Experience:

• 2+ years of experience administering database systems.
• 2+ years of experience supporting an ERP system.
• 2 years of experience in critical analysis.

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years of experience of administrator experience in oracle database.
• 2+ years of experience in Banner.
• 3 years of experience in critical analysis.

Required Education:

• No required education, but must meet or exceed criteria for experience.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

• Must be able to work in a sitting position at a computer for extended periods of time.

Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God’s kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences.

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Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,300 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor’s and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.