IT DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (IT DATABASE DEVELOPER)

 

University Relations
University of Maryland, College Park

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY FOR

IT DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (IT DATABASE DEVELOPER)

 

Category: Exempt staff, full-time, 12-month appointment (113000)

 

University of Maryland:  The flagship campus of the state of Maryland, the University of Maryland, College Park, is one of the nation's premier public research universities.  Founded in 1856, the University of Maryland is strategically located 9 miles from Washington and 30 miles from Baltimore. The University is one of only 61 members in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Its programs include 91 ranked nationally in the Top 25, 61 in the Top 15 and 31 in the Top 10. The University attracts $350 million annually in sponsored research grants and contracts. Our diverse community includes 25,000 undergraduates, 8,000 graduate students, and 12,000 faculty and staff.

 

The University's continued progress will depend significantly on increased philanthropic support. In October 2006, the University announced Great Expectations, The Campaign for Maryland with an unprecedented goal of raising $1 billion in private support by 2011.

 

Position:  Designs and implements OLAP data models using SQL Server Analysis Server.  Designs and implements SQL Server Reporting Services architecture, including security scheme, report delivery, and SSRS Report Model design.  Researches, selects, and deploys client UI tools for performing data reporting and analysis against OLAP data models.  Responsible for performance optimization for reporting database, and database job monitoring, including failure recovery and notification.  

 

Minimum Qualifications Required to Perform Work: 

 

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and/or related fields.

Training in the use of the relevant technology and supporting tools.

Training in principles and techniques of database integrity and security.

 

Experience:

A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional database development experience or equivalent combination of education and experience working on similar type projects and technology.  Minimum of 2 years working with database warehousing and OLAP data models.  Experience with MS SQL Server.

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Technical knowledge in database development including warehousing and OLAP data models.  Proficient technical writing skills.  Ability to absorb requirements documentation.  Competent and creative use of database technology and supporting tools.  Preference will be given to candidates experienced with the following technologies:

 

Database:

-MS SQL Server

Languages:

-Proficiency in T-SQL programming

-Familiarity with MDX

SQL Server:

-Experience with SQL Server Business Intelligence Development Studio

-Experience with SQL Agent job creation, scheduling, and monitoring

-Experience with DTS, SSIS, and/or other ETL tools

Application/Web Servers:

-Familiar with Windows IIS, Apache

Operating Systems:

-Microsoft Windows (XP/Server/2000/NT/98/95), UNIX (Solaris/Linux)

 
Compensation:  Competitive and commensurate with experience.

 

To Apply:  Send a cover letter of application, resume and the names and phone numbers of three professional references to:

 

Search Committee Chair

IT Database Administrator (IT Database Developer) (113000)

University of Maryland

3131 Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center

College Park, MD 20742

 

For best consideration, applications should be received by April 25, 2008.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.  For more information about the University of Maryland, please visit www.maryland.edu Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA.