Database Manager (Full Time, Year-Round 1.0 FTE)

Who we are

San Domenico is an independent, K-12 day and boarding school with a tradition of innovation and academic excellence since 1850. Rooted in our mission to inspire inquiry, reflection, and purpose, we empower students to lead lives of courage, wisdom, and kindness. At San Domenico, diversity and inclusivity are foundational to our vibrant community of 680 students, including 140 boarders from more than 20 countries..

About the Role

The Database Manager is responsible for the strategic administration and oversight of the School’s data systems, exercising independent judgment in managing operations, optimizing processes, and ensuring data integrity in support of institutional goals. They support the work of the administration, the faculty, students, and parents by providing the yearly set-up and management of maintenance. In addition, they will consult on and maintain other technology systems in the school, such as database integrations, educational apps, classroom equipment, and provide communication with teachers in these areas. Review systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications.

Responsibilities of a Database Manager

Oversee all aspects of our Student Information System (SIS) Veracross and Learning Management Systems (LMS): Canvas and additional systems as needed
Establish and oversee data management standards and processes governing academic information, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with institutional and reporting requirements
The Database Manager is responsible for the strategic administration and oversight of the School’s data systems, exercising independent judgment in managing operations, optimizing processes, and ensuring data integrity in support of institutional goals
Manage student records as needed, including but not limited to adjusting family relationships, updating contact information, editing enrollment years
Work with Enrollment Office to move new students into SIS/LMS
Design and deliver complex data queries, reports, and analytics to support institutional decision-making and operational planning
Develop and enforce user access and permission structures in collaboration with Technology, ensuring appropriate data security and role-based access control
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the School’s database documentation
Support users and the transition of data between systems, including our integrated Blackbaud, databases, Finalsite, Magnus, Intaact, future implementations
Understand the data flow between data systems and applications, and work with the vendors and end-users to troubleshoot integration issues
Maintain the integrity of the database systems by completing regular maintenance
Set up labels, reports, and exports for employees and parents
Coordinate updates to constituent data in multiple systems
Maintain relationships with customer service for school systems as needed
Identifies, defines, and assesses the properties and specifications necessary for the database management system to meet current and future needs of the organization.
Defines a logical database structure for application development based on the organizational structure of the company.
Defines and executes procedures for testing and implementing new applications in the database environment.
Develops and implements policies and procedures related to data security and integrity.
Develops, implements, and monitors access policies, limiting database access on a need-related basis.
Develops, maintains, and controls additional corporate data libraries specific to the organization, industry, or locality.
Assesses current and projected database performance and recommends changes and enhancements.
Draft training documentation and guidelines for end users.
Resolves data conflicts for matters such as naming conventions, data privacy, and data ownership.
Learn and be proficient in technology support duties for hardware and software.
Occasionally, provide daily technology support specialist duties.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Support with daily technology customer support duties, apply, including, but not limited to answering tech support submitted tickets

Required Qualifications/Educational Background and/or Experience

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Ability to individually manage and complete major projects
Experience as a registrar in a school setting or database manager; experience with Blackbaud databases is desirable
High proficiency with technology, including Google Apps, educational databases, including SIS/LMS experience
Strong orientation to customer service
Strong written and oral communication, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills
Interest in creating greater efficiencies in data systems
Ability to formulate and enforce business practices to create uniformity and consistency of data
Commitment to detail in multiple systems to keep data integrity within and across systems
Follow through with immediate response and completion of tasks.
Proven ability to attend to multiple tasks and work closely with others, including faculty, staff, and parents
A collaborative, team player
Some daily technology customer support duties may apply, including, but not limited to answering tech support-submitted tickets
A mission-driven people person with an ability to inspire and enlist the support of others
Excellent proofreading skills

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $88,000 – $106,000. Placement within the range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates with fewer years of experience can expect placement toward the lower end of the range. This position offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a matching 403(b) retirement plan, and daily lunch.

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your resume and salary requirements, to: hr@sandomenico.org or mail to:

San Domenico School
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Attn: Database Manager position

San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, medical condition, religion, veteran status, marital status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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