Database Administrator

Barrie School, MD

Job Level

Mid-level position

Post Date

10/05/2023

Job Category

Administrator / Manager (of network or database)

Sector

Systems / Operations

Job Status

Full-Time

Areas of Responsibility

Data / Database

Link to Job Posting

The successful candidate for this position would update and maintain our core database, and provide direct support to end users across Barrie’s campus. They would ensure accurate student, family, and employee records, conduct annual processes for moving from year to year, and configure core database settings to support school operations.

This position is for 60-100% time, and can be remote with the ability to come to the office as needed.

Responsibilities

The Database Administrator would be the key point for configuring, updating, and managing Blackbaud K12 Student Management, Enrollment Management, and Raiser’s Edge NXT to support offices across the school.

Admission:
- Troubleshooting and tech support for end users
- Data and process management mapping where necessary to ensure effective use of our enrollment management system (Blackbaud EMS)
Advancement
- Support end users of Raiser’s Edge NXT
- Troubleshooting and tech support for end users
- Data and process management mapping where necessary to ensure effective use of our donor and alumni relations system (Raiser’s Edge NXT)
- Assist with gift entry and monthly reporting
Business Office
- Support end users of Finance Edge NXT
Lower, Middle, and Upper School
- Configuring report card periods
- Bulk upload student information, photos, and documents as necessary
- Supporting registrars
Head of School
- Produce accurate reporting
Communication
- Ensure effective integration with Communications software
Database management
- Be the primary point of contact with Blackbaud support to address software performance
- Annual processes
  - Rollover of academic year, terms, and schedules
  - Configure academic and activity schedules
  - Manage annual family data and emergency contact form updates
- User management
  - Employing/withdrawing employees at direction of Business office
  - Allocating permissions in line with user needs
  - Troubleshooting family/student/staff login and account information
- Managing integrations with 3rd party providers
  - Finalsite (Comms)
  - Schoolpass (whole school)
  - SNAP/Magnus (Health)
  - Clarity (Admission)
  - Transparent Classroom (LS)
  - Pickatime (MUS)

Qualifications

The following qualifications are essential:

1-3 years of direct database management experience
Exceptional record of integrity and discretion
Experience with Blackbaud School Management, Enrollment Management, or Raiser’s Edge NXT
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
Overall tech savviness and strong problem-solving skills
Strong cross-cultural communication skills and demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

The following qualifications are desired:

Strong writing skills
Experience in a preK-12 school setting
Experience in non-profit donor/gift management
Advanced data analysis skills
Custom reporting design
Data visualization design