About the Daniels Fund

The Daniels Fund, established in 2000 by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative. We strive to ensure our work reflects both Bill Daniels’ written directives, and his unmistakable style. Bill was a patriotic American who served our country in two wars. He was a capitalist who loved our free enterprise system and was well known for his generosity to people from all walks of life. Guided by his compassion, Bill transferred his $1 billion estate to form the assets of the Daniels Fund to carry forward his legacy of giving.

Position Information 

Title: Database Administrator

Department:  Information Technology

Supervisor(s):  Senior Vice President, Information Technology

Salary is Commensurate with Experience and Skills Related to Position Duties.
Range: $55,000 - $85,000

Position Summary

The Database Administrator provides support to the organization's strategies and goals by designing, developing and maintaining database applications (referred to as business application systems) for internal constituents. In addition, the Database Administrator uses programming skills to enhance functionality and interoperability of business application systems. This position also assists in network infrastructure support and “help desk” services to system users.

Position Duties 

• Designs or modifies functional capabilities of business application systems.
• Serves as system administrator for business application systems and the associated database structures supporting such applications.
• Establishes system configurations and capabilities; establishes and monitors management approved business rules; establishes and monitors user rights and permissions.
• Provides system user training and support for business application systems.
• Utilizes Python to interact with business application systems to enhance functionality and interoperability.
• Responds to hardware and software problems identified by system users.
• Provides technical assistance for the specific information technology needs of system users.
• Assists in maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications 

General

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or 3 or more years recent experience in database administration, programming, or technical support.
• Experience in design and implementation of workflow processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail balanced with a strategic perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a member of a team, and in collaborative environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, including a sense of urgency for issue resolution and follow-up.
• Ability to represent the organization and its work in a highly competent and professional manner both internally and externally.

Required Technical

• High level of proficiency developing and maintaining business application systems.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong abilities with Python and SQL or demonstrated aptitude for mastery.
• Experience with technical help desk related activities and support of network infrastructure.

Desired Technical (or Demonstrated Aptitude)

• Experience with FileMaker preferred.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux management preferred.
• Experience with PHP, C#, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, JSON, HTML, and Swift a plus.

Physical Working Conditions and Mental/Visual Demands  

• Professional office environment.
• Workload may be stressful due to deadlines and changing priorities.
• Extensive keyboard and computer monitor use.
• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
• Physical demands may involve lifting materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required.

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