Database Administrator

Why We Are Excited to Meet You:

We are in the business of children!

We’re looking to add an experienced Database Administrator to our team. This position is responsible for serving as the administrator for ELC’s Integrated Data Management System (IDMS) and other local, and state databases and portals; provide data elements and technical support to ELC staff and board. This position reports to the Chief Compliance Officer.

Why We Are Excited to Meet You:

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business systems, Information Technology, Programming, Public Administration, or related field, preferred  
• Three (3) years’ experience in system integration, business programming, technical support, or database management, required
• Associate degree and a combination of 5 years of related work experience, required

Who You Are

• You have excellent customer service skills
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office products, web-based programs, and databases
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You have excellent interpersonal skills to work independently, collaboratively with colleagues, and others of varying backgrounds and skill levels to achieve program goals

• You have great organizational and time management skills
• You can manage multiple projects, follow through and meet deadlines

• You can communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including providing technical programmatic information to a non-technical audience
• You must exhibit a positive attitude and an example to others in the areas of problem-solving, teamwork, interpersonal relationships, support of management decisions, and commitment to ELC’s mission
• You can multi-task

What You Will Do (Summary):

• Serve as the lead administrator of ELC’s Integrated Data Management System (IDMS)
• Create and/or coordinate the use of IDMS modules, templates, etc.
• Respond to and provide technical assistance and support to ELC staff for incoming issues related to IDMS and other state database systems (i.e., Tableau)
• Serve as agency liaison with IDMS vendor (attend meetings and implement updates)
• Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables and report results
• Design and develop training materials for ELC IDMS, State Database, and other program data systems
• Facilitate, conduct, and lead training for key ELC staff and super users
• Troubleshoot database issues with key internal units and departments
• Develop procedures for creating forms, applications, modules, and other templates utilized within the IDMS
• Responsible for the design, creation, testing, and documenting of new and amended SharePoint applications
• Maintain, assign, and terminate all programmatic system logins for new and/or existing ELC staff as appropriate
• Monitor and assure data quality in all agency systems by conducting regular audits
• Create workflows and implement administrative, programmatic, and management procedures to include internal controls
• Maintain required communications between agency systems to ensure accuracy and functionality
• Run, analyze, export, and prepare data reports for leadership, Board of Directors meetings and public records data requests
• Prepare activity reports and dashboards for agency management and staff
• Track and log all help desk interactions with IDMS and State database

About Us:

The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc. (ELC) is a local non-profit organization with an annual budget of $30 million. The ELC’s mission is to provide leadership and advocacy that builds a community where all children are prepared for success in school.  ELC’s core values: positive attitude, accountability, respect, and teamwork.

Position: Full-time

Salary Range: $50,000 -$53,000

Benefits: This is a full-time position that includes the following benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, retirement savings plan and loan forgiveness eligible employer, etc.

Important:

This position closes on October 2, 2023. Qualified candidates must submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to elcemployment@elcbigbend.org.

ELC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status. ELC is committed to building a diverse team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Applicants may undergo a skills assessment.