Position Summary

The Junior DBA is responsible for installing, maintaining, and securing database applications running on university or hosted servers. The Junior DBA will also work to provide systems that are reliable, responsive, and available for the users of which the applications serve. This will be an in-person position located in Evansville, IN. 

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Specific Responsibilities
  
  • Banner Document Management (BDM) system
  • Ellucian DegreeWorks system
  • Evisions Higher Education software (FormFusion & Intellechek)
• Assist in the administration, maintenance, and support Ellucian Banner ERP and other enterprise systems.
  
  
• Manage and optimize document imaging systems to ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and processing of documents.
  
  
• Support the degree planning system, ensuring data integrity and availability for academic planning and reporting.
  
  
• Monitor database performance, implement performance tuning, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  
  
• Assist with upgrading and patching of enterprise systems.
  
  
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure seamless integration and functionality of database systems.
  
  
• Provide technical support and training to end-users as needed.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer information systems with a minimum of one-year related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  
  
• Experience working with middleware technologies like Tomcat and/or Apache.
  
  
• Experience with Database Management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server
  
  
• Experience working Linux Bash scripting
  
  
• Strong knowledge of both Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems server environments
  
  
• Knowledge of API integration methods
  
  
• Attention to detail and timely follow up skills.
  
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills and professional manner dealing with faculty, staff, students, and vendors.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

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Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Mr. Dave Alexander, search committee chair, at dalexand@usi.edu

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by August 7, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities