Database Administrator

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Consistent with System Office policy, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location. UNC Chapel Hill employees are typically expected to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

In partnership with faculty, staff and graduate students, OASIS provides thoughtful, innovative and sustainable technical solutions to advance the College's mission to 'prepare people to solve the world's most challenging problems.' Information Services provides technology solutions and services in support of the College of Arts and Science's mission; specifically, it puts a personal face on technology services, delivering 'hands-on' personal, network and instructional technology support to the College community.

The Office: (1) coordinates all information technology services at the College level; (2)
establishes and implements College level computing policy and procedures; (3) represents and advocates information technology interests of the College to the broader community; and (4) acts as the primary liaison between the College and University Information Technology Services. The Office reports directly to the Dean's office, College of Arts and Sciences.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Database Administrator/DevOps position is essential in supporting the College's mission by collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and instructors to implement technology solutions, including database systems like Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and similar. This role involves consultative discussions with the College community to develop strategies, advocate for best practices, and promote the effective use of databases and DevOps tools (e.g., Ansible/ AWX, GitLab). Additionally, the position is responsible for creating documentation and materials for both internal and external users.

Reporting to the Associate Director for Enterprise Solutions and Data Analytics, the role encompasses several key functions: implementation, maintenance (including routine maintenance and software patching), database backup and recovery, system monitoring, and customer service. The primary focus is to ensure the security and availability of the College's data and operational systems.

The Database Administrator is responsible for all aspects of the database environment, including software installation, patching, upgrades, tuning, and system monitoring. This role works closely with application developers, business analysts, and systems administrators to ensure database environments meet application and functional requirements, adhering to team-developed standards. Collaboration with infrastructure and operations teams ensures that system requirements, network characteristics, and storage needs support high-performing database and application environments.

Working closely with the College's IT Director and other staff, both within and outside of OASIS, the Data Analyst provides expertise in creating, supporting, and maintaining solutions that align with the College's mission of teaching, research, and service.

Master's or Bachelors and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

The selected candidate must have the following:

The preferred candidate will have demonstrated experience in the following areas:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.