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Technical Manager, Database Administration

PageUp Desc Code: INF - Technical Manager, Database Administration

Function: INF - Information Technology

Sub-function: Data Management

Discipline: Database Administration

Career Track: Technical/STEM

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 2


Information Technology: Information Technology is responsible for the use of any computers, software applications, storage, networking, and other hardware or physical devices. Develops and maintains infrastructures and processes for creating, managing, securing, and exchanging all forms of electronic data. Incorporates leading-edge techniques for collaboratively enhancing the performance of installed systems, identifying new technologies, developing applications, and transitioning from legacy to new systems.

Data Management: Data Management is responsible for the practice of collecting, keeping, and using data securely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The goal of data management is to help faculty, staff, students, and the university optimize the use of data within the bounds of policy and regulation.

Database Administration: Database Administration defines standards for how data will be captured, stored, consumed, integrated and managed across the organization. Operates and controls all computing equipment relating to data infrastructure and applications, including servers, mainframes, databases, software, and security measures.

Technical/STEM: Technical roles, including technology and research.

Management / Leadership: Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 2: Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.