Database Administrator

MISSION: Rainier Scholars cultivates the academic potential and leadership skills of hard-working, low-income students of color. By creating access to transformative educational opportunities and providing comprehensive support to scholars and families, we increase college graduation rates and empower new generations of leaders.
 

ORGANIZATION: Rainier Scholars is a comprehensive academic enrichment program that supports determined students of color over a 12-year journey – from 5th grade to college graduation. We seek to serve those who are most under-represented on college campuses and have the greatest number of barriers to achieving a college education: 85% qualify as low-income, 90% will be the first in their family to earn a college degree. Our four-phase program offers rigorous academics, leadership development and personalized support for scholars, providing access to educational pathways and opportunities previously unimagined.

By embracing our core values of Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity and Courage, our scholars propel themselves beyond what they and others ever deemed possible. As a relatively young organization with a budget size of $3.7 million, a staff team of 30 FTE and over 600 scholars and families whom we currently serve, Rainier Scholars has established a positive brand for our unwavering commitment to education, proven success rate and sustainable impact. We grow new generations of diverse college graduates, career professionals and community leaders.

SUMMARY:The Database Administrator keeps the organization’s databases up and running smoothly. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the organization, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users, leveraging database software.

REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain student records in a database.
• Perform ad hoc query and reporting.
• Have the ability to design user interfaces.
• Communicate with technology vendors. For example, you will need to be able to work directly with our technology consulting firm to maintain our technology infrastructure. You will also need to have a working knowledge of jargon and be able to gauge price quotes for services and products.
• Have a working knowledge of spreadsheets. Specifically, you will need to know how to format data for use in Tableau and Pivot Tables in Excel.
• Be able to create Dashboards and automated reports (preferably in the FileMaker Environment). Specifically, you will be responsible for providing quarterly and annual reports on key performance indicators for the organization to the Board of Directors, as well as fulfilling other data requests from other organizations with whom we have relationships.
• Maintain Database Files in the Admin console, hosting, restoring, and backing up Database Files.
• Be able to read and edit Entity Relationship Diagrams/Schema.

DESIRED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have a working knowledge of the FileMaker platform, including scripting.
• Have a working knowledge of SQL.
• Have a working knowledge of Google Suite and Google Appscript.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Demonstrate critical thinking and assessment of technological solutions and their persistence/future value.
• Prioritize projects effectively, take initiative, demonstrate resourcefulness, and respond flexibly to changing work demands.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, time management, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Show exceptional judgment and integrity, including maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
• Demonstrate a professional presence, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work effectively on own and collaborate well with leadership, staff and vendors.
• Learn systems quickly and be motivated to do so.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as information systems, science, math, statistics or similar degree.

DESIRED:

2-3 years of experience in Databases or Data Analysis.

Prior experience in Education.

Experience working with diverse populations.

DESCRIPTION: 40 hours/week, salary dependent on experience, benefits included. While most work is performed during regular office hours, some weekend and evening work is required. Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume and list of references to:

Rainier Scholars

Attn: Hiring-Database Administrator
2100 24^th Ave. S., Suite 360

Seattle, WA 98144

Office: (206) 407-2111 / Fax: (206) 407-2112 / E-mail: apply@rainierscholars.org

Please specify in your cover letter how you learned of this position.

Rainier Scholars is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Open Until Filled