| Classification Title: |
Application Database Administrator I/II
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
Application Database Administrator I: Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Application Database Administrator II: Bachelor’s degree and three years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
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| Job Description: |
The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span all of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world-class, multi-disciplinary membership of over 350 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.
As an Application Database Administrator at the UF Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI), you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Institute's custom resources and tools to analyze and display the Institute's data, assist in critical analyses, and enhance reporting capabilities, design, and management of data systems for the Institute.
In your new role you will be responsible for the following:
- Selecting and applying appropriate analytical methods to answer questions and test hypotheses as specified by clinical researchers, administrators, and clinicians.
- Designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting application software for use by Administration and leadership.
- Identifying and analyzing problems, testing and debugging code, and troubleshooting applications.
- Drafting technical documentation (designs, specifications, systems processes, etc.).
- Learning and applying best of breed industry standards of analysis and development methodologies and for data management and quality control.
- Retains a high level of expertise in data management techniques as well as university business processes through training opportunities and individual research.
This role is ideal for entry- or early-career candidates with experience in application development and/or systems analysis with a diverse skillset in data management, systems analysis, and application development. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.
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| Expected Salary: |
Application Database Administrator I: $61,000 - $68,000
Application Database Administrator II: $70,000 - $82,000
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| Required Qualifications: |
Application Database Administrator I:
Knowledge/Experience:
- Some experience, education, and/or training in database development or a similar area of expertise.
- Foundational exposure to data systems, reporting, or application support in research, healthcare, or higher education environments
- Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL querying
- Ability to troubleshoot simple data or system issues and support documentation/reporting tasks
- Strong willingness to learn new tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment
Application Database Administrator II:
Knowledge/Experience:
- 3–5 years of experience in systems analysis, development, or database/application support
- Experience in higher education, healthcare, research, or similarly complex environments
- Proficiency in SQL (MySQL and/or SQL Server) and relational database management Working knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript), scripting languages (Python, Perl, R), and Git/GitHub
- Familiarity with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems
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| Preferred: |
Application Database Administrator I:
Knowledge/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- Experience in higher education, healthcare, clinical research, or similar complex environments
- Exposure to reporting/analytics tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with professionalism
- Exposure to scripting or markup languages (Python, HTML, XML)
- Interest in data visualization, reporting tools, or clinical/EMR data systems
Application Database Administrator II:
Knowledge/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- Experience with clinical trials systems, EMR data feeds, or healthcare data standards
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and BI/reporting systems
- Strong technical writing and communication skills for non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work independently
- Demonstrated emotional intelligence, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to design and support multi-tier applications and system integrations
- Strong UI/UX awareness and ability to present data clearly to stakeholders
- Advanced data analysis and reporting skills for leadership presentations
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.
Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:
- Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- List of Three Professional References
This is not a remote work position, and is located on the University of Florida's East Campus in Gainesville, FL.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
No |