CASUAL HIRE - Database Developer & Systems Analyst

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular Board of Regents (BOR) and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees. This position is expected to begin July 2026 or as mutually acceptable.

Requirements

• Possession of baccalaureate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Database Administration, or Management Information System and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional IT experience with responsibilities for database design, development, and data modeling (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Considerable working knowledge of database design, development, and data modeling as demonstrated by the broad knowledge and understanding of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving IT concepts, principles and methodology.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of the broad technology, systems, hardware and software associated with database design, development, and data modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize a wide range of intricate problems, use reasoning and logic to determine accurate causes, and apply principles and practices to determine, evaluate, integrate, and implement practical and thorough solutions in an effective and timely manner.
• Proven ability to comprehend, interpret and implement administrative directives and guidance to ensure IT operations align with organizational standards and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated experience in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, specifically merging disparate data formats and consolidating decentralized data silos.
• Demonstrated experience in building or integrating web front-ends with databases and implementing data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or custom web-based dashboards).
• Demonstrated understanding of FERPA.

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and written skills to translate complex, technical data concepts into actionable advice for non-technical users.
• Project experience using any of the following platforms: Airtable, Knack, Smartsheet, Tableau

Responsibilities

• Develops secure database architecture using a commercial no-code platform, that is easily administered by an in-house data specialist.
• Audits and documents all data and reporting requests made across an academic year by various stakeholders.
• Centralizes disparate data formats currently held by multiple parties, integrating them cleanly into a unified database structure.
• Catalogs existing data types, formats, and sources across multiple parties and establishes security protocols based on institutional data governance requirements.
• Designs and implements robust data backup and recovery systems.
• Ensures the system architecture is feature-rich and flexible for a seamless integration with other existing platforms.
• Implements testing procedures to proactively identify and resolve database errors.
• Implements web-accessible data analytics and visualization tools tailored for faculty and staff use.
• Builds specific, reporting templates focused on student retention analytics.
• Creates thorough technical documentation, data dictionaries, and user guides to ensure smooth handoff.
• Trains administrators and users on how to use the system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular Board of Regents (BOR) and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level