Database Administrator

Brentwood School•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a Database Administrator. This position will report to the Director of IT. This is a full-time, 12-month position. The Database Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing the school’s core data systems, with a primary focus on Blackbaud’s suite of solutions (Blackbaud K-12, Blackbaud Financial Edge, and Raiser’s Edge NXT). This role ensures data accuracy, system performance, and user access across academic, financial, and advancement operations. The Database & Systems Administrator oversees the school’s core data and technology platforms, ensuring seamless integration, security, and performance across academic, operational, and advancement systems. The role centers on Blackbaud (K-12, Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge NXT) and extends to key platforms including Schoology, Finalsite, Magnus Health, Orah, Filemaker Pro, and SchoolPass.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Three or more years of experience in database administration, preferably in education.
Proven experience with Blackbaud products (K-12, Raiser’s Edge, Financial Edge).
Strong understanding of data security, SQL, and reporting tools.
Excellent communication skills and ability to support non-technical users

Nice To Haves

Experience with data integration (e.g., SIS to LMS or payment systems)
Certifications or completed coursework in Blackbaud or Schoology
Experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 in education

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain and optimize Blackbaud suite (K-12, Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge NXT) for student data, finance, and fundraising.
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA).
Manage user roles, permissions, and training for staff across divisions.
Support enrollment, tuition billing, financial reporting, and fundraising campaigns.
Perform regular backups, system updates, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with academic, finance, and advancement teams to generate reports and dashboards.
Serve as the primary technical liaison with Blackbaud support and consultants.
Manage Schoology as the primary Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring course setup, gradebook integration, and user access.
Oversee Finalsite for messaging, user roles and permissions, and integration with Blackbaud for directory and other feeds.
Maintain Magnus Health for student health records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and FERPA, and coordinating with nurses and families.
Maintain Filemaker Pro database for peer tutoring, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with staff and students.
Administer Orah for admissions and enrollment, supporting application workflows, decision tracking, and data sync with Blackbaud.
Oversee the operation of SchoolPass data sync and manual updates for daily attendance, visitor check-in, and campus safety protocols.
Ensure secure data flow and single sign-on (SSO) across all systems.
Provide training, documentation, and Tier 2 support for faculty and staff.
Lead data backups, system updates, and incident response.
Engage in professional and personal development with a consistent commitment to growth
Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills
Commitment to fairness and to fostering community
Other duties as assigned by the Director of IT or the Senior Administrative Team