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Transforming lives
The university of miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in south florida.
With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the university strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The university is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add valueThrough values of diversity, integrity, responsibility, excellence, compassion, creativity, and teamwork (direcct) the u community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.
The department of information technology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time senior database administrator to work remoteThe senior database administrator designs, implements, and maintains complex databases, including back-up, performance tuning, capacity planning, monitoring critical events, and documentation to ensure optimum system performance and efficiency.
Creates ad-hoc reports utilizing various data sources.
Develops data models and performs planning of architecture, functions, modules, recovery, standards, and implementation.
Provides primary support for the daily operations of database systems and serves as liaison to customs.
Plans, coordinates, and administers database systems including base definition, structure, documentation, requirements, and operational guidelines and protection.
Works on a variety of development and maintenance projects.
Works closely with developers and business users on system requirements, analysis, design, and implementation.
Provides guidance to technical staff on concepts and best practices.
Provides strategic advice on architecture and technology of database design, use, and administration.
Participates in the testing and implementation of new or enhanced database systems.
Establishes and maintains databases for user testing purposes and production.
Analyzes and determines information needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities.
Researches and evaluates alternatives and recommends solutions for business issues.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
The university of miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Uhealth-university of miami health system, south florida`s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the miller school of medicineAs an academic medical center, we are proud to serve south florida, latin america and the caribbeanOur physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each yearOur tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient careWe`re the challenge you`ve been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priorityAs a result, during the influenza (`the flu`) season (september through april), the university of miami miller school of medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccinationFailure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The university of miami is an equal opportunity employer - females/minorities/protected veterans/individuals with disabilities are encouraged to applyApplicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by federal lawClick here for additional information.
Job status:
Full time
Employee type:
Staff
Pay grade:
I107
