Database Coordinator

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform district-based duties associated with managing one or more databases and informational systems. Employees in this classification function at an operational capacity and perform a variety of duties including troubleshooting, technical support, and training functions. Employees may also serve as a technical advisor to district and school-based staff. Performs related work as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Supplemented by vocational/technical training in database technology, computer science, or closely related field
Supplemented by minimum five (5) years previous experience and/or training that includes mainframe, network, or web page maintenance and design
Any equivalent combination of related education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
Ensures daily operation of one or more databases or information systems; serves as liaison between vendors and OCPS network staff; handles operation of information systems and provides technical support.
Trains office personnel on SEMS (Substitute Employee Management System) or CHRIS (Children’s Registry and Information System) and other databases, networks and mainframes.
Creates and maintains a database for tracking files, claims, records, transactions, etc., specific to the database system.
Coordinates work flow in the program area; enters new employee information, as needed, or new product information.
Creates, maintains, and updates information on a mainframe or database which may include applicant codes and salary information on substitute teachers, in-service points, transportation routing, construction schedules, etc.
Maintains system security; coordinates backup plan and recovery of database information; maintains archive data; backs up and restores databases.
Designs and prepares artwork on computer for newsletter, calendar, and brochures; prepares materials and advertisements, technical manuals and instructions, as needed.
Installs, upgrades, sets up performance tuning and testing; configures in-house software/hardware on a variety of systems in an internet environment.
Serves as a technical advisor to staff concerning computer applications and databases; troubleshoots or initiates problem solving where necessary.
May be responsible for assigning system security.
Runs and creates reports, priority lists, employment lists, work histories, research data, etc., as required.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS.
With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.