Database Management Specialist Sr
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 1, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Database Management Specialist Sr.
Requisition Number
RE43651
Working Title
Database Management Specialist Senior
Department Name
8Z300:UK International Center
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time.
Close computer screen work.
Lifting up to 10 pounds.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and could require some evenings and weekends.
Job Summary
UK's International Student and Scholar Services ( ISSS) assists with the compliance needs of approximately 2,500 international students and scholars. ISSS is reliant upon Sunapsis, an applications system developed by Indiana University and available for use by universities nationwide. Sunapsis enables universities to remain compliant with DHS's Student and Exchange Visitor's Information System ( SEVIS) requirements to host international student and scholars.
The Database Management Specialist Sr. is the sole applications support/database manager for the University of Kentucky's International Student and Scholar Services ( ISSS). As the primary applications support to the various immigration-related processes at the university, the Database Management Specialist Sr. will serve as one of 5 Designated School Officials (DSOs) and 7 Responsible Officers with access to SEVIS.
Position requires technical knowledge of SQL Microsoft systems, ColdFusion and sunapsis development or similar experience in using other multi-tiered web, DB and client server applications. Position is approved as 100% remote with availability during work hours of staff ( EST).
Position is fully remote within the contiguous US .
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Sunapsis, Microsoft SQL, Coldfusion, Java or other similar software applications
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience within a higher educational setting or experience with F-1 and J-1 visa status regulations as established by DHS/ SEVIS.
Eligibility to obtain SEVIS certification.
Deadline to Apply
04/10/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Database Management Specialist Sr.
Requisition Number
RE43651
Working Title
Database Management Specialist Senior
Department Name
8Z300:UK International Center
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time.
Close computer screen work.
Lifting up to 10 pounds.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and could require some evenings and weekends.
Job Summary
UK's International Student and Scholar Services ( ISSS) assists with the compliance needs of approximately 2,500 international students and scholars. ISSS is reliant upon Sunapsis, an applications system developed by Indiana University and available for use by universities nationwide. Sunapsis enables universities to remain compliant with DHS's Student and Exchange Visitor's Information System ( SEVIS) requirements to host international student and scholars.
The Database Management Specialist Sr. is the sole applications support/database manager for the University of Kentucky's International Student and Scholar Services ( ISSS). As the primary applications support to the various immigration-related processes at the university, the Database Management Specialist Sr. will serve as one of 5 Designated School Officials (DSOs) and 7 Responsible Officers with access to SEVIS.
Position requires technical knowledge of SQL Microsoft systems, ColdFusion and sunapsis development or similar experience in using other multi-tiered web, DB and client server applications. Position is approved as 100% remote with availability during work hours of staff ( EST).
Position is fully remote within the contiguous US .
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Sunapsis, Microsoft SQL, Coldfusion, Java or other similar software applications
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience within a higher educational setting or experience with F-1 and J-1 visa status regulations as established by DHS/ SEVIS.
Eligibility to obtain SEVIS certification.
Deadline to Apply
04/10/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe your experience in working with multi-tiered web, DB and client server applications.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe any experiences you have working within a regulatory framework such as U.S. immigration or other U.S. laws.
(Open Ended Question) - * Give an example of a project you developed for a client and what programming languages you used in the development.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have direct experience with the development side of the sunapsis software application?
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- Social Media Ad (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- Careerbuilder.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
