Data System Administrator

Posting Details

• Posting Number: S14192P
• Working Title: Data System Administrator
• Department: Grad Sch-Technology Office
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• About the College/Unit/Department
• College/Unit/Department website: 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: 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
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• 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:
    
    Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, data science, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience working with relational databases and SQL
  • Demonstrated experience with web-based applications and online form design
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Physical Demands:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting
  • Extensive use of keyboard, mouse, and monitor
• 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: A credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For details, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
• Background…