Enterprise Database Specialist for VPIR
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, United States
Position Information
Hiring Department: IR-Application Development & Information Management
Reports To: Executive Director
Job Location: El Paso, TX Onsite
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter and List of three references (strongly recommended)
Position Summary Under general supervision and with latitude for independent judgment, this position designs, implements, and maintains enterprise Oracle database environments and asynchronous messaging architectures supporting University-wide, mission-critical systems. The role ensures database availability, performance, security, and reliable system-to-system data integration in accordance with institutional standards and policies.
Statement Of Duties And Responsibilities
Designs, implements, maintains, and supports enterprise Oracle database environments supporting University-wide, mission-critical systems, including Ellucian Banner Student Information System.
Administers and supports Banner Student database environments, including non-production and production instances, ensuring system availability, performance, data integrity, and compliance with institutional standards.
Develops, tests, and maintains Oracle database objects using SQL and PL/SQL in support of Banner Student and related enterprise systems.
Supports Banner Student upgrades and maintenance activities, including database readiness, backup validation, testing, and coordination with functional and technical teams.
Administers and supports asynchronous messaging using RabbitMQ and integration architectures used with Banner, including Banner APIs, Ethos APIs, BRIM API, CRM Advise API, Banner Event Publisher (BEP), and Ellucian Ethos Identity and Integration services, to ensure reliable system-to-system data exchange. Performs database monitoring, performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting for Banner and related enterprise databases.
Implements and maintains database security controls in accordance with University and State policies, including user access management and data protection requirements.
Installs, configures, patches, and upgrades Oracle database environments supporting Banner Student and other enterprise systems.
Creates and maintains technical documentation for Banner database environments, integrations, configurations, and operational procedures.
Participates in on-call rotations and provides after-hours support for mission-critical Banner and enterprise database systems as required.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university within the area of assigned responsibility.
Experience:
Three (3) years of professional experience administering Oracle database environments in an enterprise or mission-critical setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining database objects using Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.
Experience supporting or maintaining asynchronous messaging or system-to-system integration architectures.
Working knowledge of database performance tuning, security controls, and operational support.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Ellucian Banner Student System.
Experience using and maintaining the Ellucian Solutions Manager (ESM) tool.
Experience supporting Oracle Database 19c environments aligned with Banner Student upgrade requirements.
Experience with Ellucian Ethos Identity and Integration, Banner APIs, and Banner Event Publisher (BEP), BRIM API, CRM Advise API.
Experience working with asynchronous messaging platforms used with Banner integrations (e.g., RabbitMQ).
Experience supporting Linux-based and Java-based platforms used for Banner and integration services.
Why Pick UTEP The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan . Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.
About VPIR Information Resources provides a single point of focus for all of UTEP’s information resources support services, including information acquisition, storage, processing and dissemination. Constituent organizations include Enterprise Computing, Technology Support, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Information Security, Research Computing, System Integration and the Library. By bringing these organizations together, UTEP realizes a synergy between organizations with complementary expertise, promotes a culture of customer service and achieves improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
What UTEP Offers Miner Perks and Benefits
Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
Retirement Programs
Longevity Pay
Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Employee Discounts & Perks
Employee Education Assistance program
And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.
Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.
Additional Information Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code.
51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position’s essential functions.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP’s Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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Reports To: Executive Director
Job Location: El Paso, TX Onsite
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter and List of three references (strongly recommended)
Position Summary Under general supervision and with latitude for independent judgment, this position designs, implements, and maintains enterprise Oracle database environments and asynchronous messaging architectures supporting University-wide, mission-critical systems. The role ensures database availability, performance, security, and reliable system-to-system data integration in accordance with institutional standards and policies.
Statement Of Duties And Responsibilities
Designs, implements, maintains, and supports enterprise Oracle database environments supporting University-wide, mission-critical systems, including Ellucian Banner Student Information System.
Administers and supports Banner Student database environments, including non-production and production instances, ensuring system availability, performance, data integrity, and compliance with institutional standards.
Develops, tests, and maintains Oracle database objects using SQL and PL/SQL in support of Banner Student and related enterprise systems.
Supports Banner Student upgrades and maintenance activities, including database readiness, backup validation, testing, and coordination with functional and technical teams.
Administers and supports asynchronous messaging using RabbitMQ and integration architectures used with Banner, including Banner APIs, Ethos APIs, BRIM API, CRM Advise API, Banner Event Publisher (BEP), and Ellucian Ethos Identity and Integration services, to ensure reliable system-to-system data exchange. Performs database monitoring, performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting for Banner and related enterprise databases.
Implements and maintains database security controls in accordance with University and State policies, including user access management and data protection requirements.
Installs, configures, patches, and upgrades Oracle database environments supporting Banner Student and other enterprise systems.
Creates and maintains technical documentation for Banner database environments, integrations, configurations, and operational procedures.
Participates in on-call rotations and provides after-hours support for mission-critical Banner and enterprise database systems as required.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university within the area of assigned responsibility.
Experience:
Three (3) years of professional experience administering Oracle database environments in an enterprise or mission-critical setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining database objects using Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.
Experience supporting or maintaining asynchronous messaging or system-to-system integration architectures.
Working knowledge of database performance tuning, security controls, and operational support.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Ellucian Banner Student System.
Experience using and maintaining the Ellucian Solutions Manager (ESM) tool.
Experience supporting Oracle Database 19c environments aligned with Banner Student upgrade requirements.
Experience with Ellucian Ethos Identity and Integration, Banner APIs, and Banner Event Publisher (BEP), BRIM API, CRM Advise API.
Experience working with asynchronous messaging platforms used with Banner integrations (e.g., RabbitMQ).
Experience supporting Linux-based and Java-based platforms used for Banner and integration services.
Why Pick UTEP The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan . Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.
About VPIR Information Resources provides a single point of focus for all of UTEP’s information resources support services, including information acquisition, storage, processing and dissemination. Constituent organizations include Enterprise Computing, Technology Support, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Information Security, Research Computing, System Integration and the Library. By bringing these organizations together, UTEP realizes a synergy between organizations with complementary expertise, promotes a culture of customer service and achieves improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
What UTEP Offers Miner Perks and Benefits
Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
Retirement Programs
Longevity Pay
Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Employee Discounts & Perks
Employee Education Assistance program
And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.
Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.
Additional Information Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code.
51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position’s essential functions.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP’s Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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