Data System Administrator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S14192P

Working Title

Data System Administrator

Department

Grad Sch-Technology Office

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / grad.uga.edu /

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday

Advertised Salary

Negotiable

Posting Date

09 / 26 / 2025

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

10 / 15 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

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Position Information

Classification Title

Application Analyst II

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Banner, APIs, and web services
• Training in business process analysis and business process management ( BPM )
• Training in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) systems

Position Summary

The Data System Administrator will play a key role in the operational management of the Slate system for the Graduate School, with responsibility for designing and implementing automated business processes. This position will provide system support to campus users and stakeholders through workshops, training resources, and the development of a comprehensive knowledge base.

The role requires expertise in data analytics, data management, and query / report development. The administrator will act as an analyst for the Graduate School, designing, administering, and documenting data fields and flows; collaborating with stakeholders; and troubleshooting data-related issues. Additionally, the position will work with IT professionals on data integration projects involving forms, reports, rules, imports / exports, and related processes.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working with relational databases and SQL

Physical Demands

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

Data curation : Monitor data imports and exports, validate accuracy, troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity and timeliness across systems.

System integration (e.g., SIS ) : Oversee scheduled integrations, troubleshoot failed jobs, coordinate with IT on API or file-based connections, and confirm data flows correctly between Slate and the Student Information System. Similar efforts occur with other integrated systems, such as the OIR Data Warehouse, in-house systems, etc.

Process improvements : Working with all stakeholders (both Graduate School and departmental staff), conduct process analyses, identify inefficiencies in workflows, document pain points and bottlenecks, design streamlined solutions, and implement configuration updates and automation to reduce manual work. Follow up with continuous improvement strategies.

User experience enhancements : Gather user feedback and adjust functionality to support evolving needs by configuring forms, portals, dashboards, reports, and communication templates to improve ease of use. Provide user training through documentation, video tutorials, live sessions, etc.

Percentage of time

50

Duties / Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain application data models, schemas, and contexts to support business processes and application logic.

Percentage of time

20

Duties / Responsibilities

Gather user requirements for new features, improvements, and bug fixes; ensure timely implementation.

Percentage of time

15

Duties / Responsibilities

Design, test, and document queries, rules, and reports.

Percentage of time

15