Data Administrator (Immediate Opening)
san antonio independent school districtSan Antonio, TX
Data Administrator (Immediate Opening)
san antonio independent school districtSan Antonio, TXSenior L5
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Database Administrator IThe Database Administrator is responsible for maintaining the District's data warehouse system to ensure efficient, effective, and secure data retrieval, aggregation, and access of all District electronic information. Other responsibilities include analyzing the district's data management, inputs, security needs, and helping develop tools that support data access and information security. In addition, this role is involved in operational improvement projects and development/enhancement of database and business intelligence solutions. This includes conducting advanced statistical analysis as requested by leadership, performing rigorous data validation to ensure data integrity, and building intuitive dashboards for stakeholders. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal policies and procedures for software additions or revisions. Comply with the Texas Educator's Code of Ethics. The Database Administrator may transform raw data into quality data systems and pipelines to support data scientist for data analytics and statistical modeling projects.
Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities:
- Acquires, mines, cleans, and organizes large-scale raw data to support analytics and statistical modeling projects using R or Python.
- Performs data analysis required to troubleshoot data related issues and assist in the resolution of data issue.
- Builds out new API integrations, monitors data quality, and provides support for data analytics and statistical modeling.
- Designs, develops, and executes ETL packages to convert client data using stored procedures, functions, and SQL scripts in a Microsoft SQL Server environment.
- Develops and modifies stored procedures and T-SQL scripts in response to the needs of the Data Warehouse.
- Designs, implements, and maintains new and existing database objects including tables, indexes, constraints, stored procedures, and user-defined functions in support of data conversion projects.
- Manages all designs by performing moderately complex coding, implementation, maintenance and documentation of custom databases and other applicable software.
- Compiles and coordinates information related to the development of database applications for specific user needs.
- Reviews and manage software evaluation, hardware suitability, and applicability within the District's data repositories.
- Performs SQL Server administration activities (backup, restore, DBCC commands, indexing)
- Collects, organizes, and analyzes information related to the development of database applications for specific user needs.
- Designs, codes, implements, maintains, and documents custom databases.
- Evaluates software and hardware suitability and applicability within District's data repositories.
- Provides technical assistance for applications and database software and hardware. Oversees moderately complex data downloads from mainframe and other external sources to Data Warehouse. Performs scheduled server maintenance as needed.
- Research, recommends and implements new innovative database programming and software development programs.
- Compiles and retains all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Mathematics, or 4 years equivalent experience.3+ years of progressive experience in database administration, database management, database design, ETL design, or data analysis, including hands-on coding experience with Python or R.Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree from an accredited university.5+ years of progressive experience in database administration, database management, database design, ETL design, or data analysis, including hands-on coding experience with Python or R.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in Python or R for designing, developing, and executing advanced statistical analysis or data mining
- Strong knowledge of various operating systems and productivity tools
- Knowledge of business and/or student type application programming and databases
- Knowledge of microcomputer hardware and peripheral devices
- Knowledge of database design
- Ability to normalize, de-normalize, extract and aggregate data
- Ability to problem solve, think critically, and manage conflicts
- Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of data warehousing / business intelligence best practices
Proficiently use Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 2008 R2 and 2012 Write and maintain stored procedures and functions using T-SQL and SSMSUse aggregate functions in Microsoft SQL ServerCreate and maintain complex queries in Microsoft SQL Server using T-SQLUnderstand and use database schemas, tables, relationships, and constraints
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot conversion packages using Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence Design Studio, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), or Python/R data pipelines
Working Conditions Work Environment:
Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position. Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.
Physical Demands/Requirements:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel. Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports: NoneSan Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance, immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs, services, and District business functions. Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies can be found within SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176.San Antonio ISD está comprometido a no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, cultura, religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, identidad sexual, expresión de género, orientación sexual, apariencia, estado inmigratorio/de ciudadanía, idioma natal, estado socioeconómico o discapacidad en sus programas educativos, servicios y funciones de negocios del Distrito. Revised: 7/15/2026La información sobre las personas designadas para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación se encuentra bajo las Políticas de la Junta Directiva DIA (Prueba documental) o FFH (Prueba documental) de SAISD, disponible en línea bajo: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176 Employee Printed Name: Date: Employee Signature: Revised: 7/15/2026
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