University of Texas at El Paso
Job Description

Job Code: 9310
Job Title: Database Analyst
Department: Job may be available in different departments/divisions
Reports To: In accordance with specific departmental policies
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resource Services

Summary: Maintains and monitors University database systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs basic design and creates simple databases and related database objects.

Monitors data application programs and investigates any changes made on system.

Provides copy of production database to end-users.

Installs database drivers.

Creates and specifies user access level for each segment of one or more data items such as insert, replace, retrieve, or delete data; specifies which users can access databases and what data can be accessed by user.

Tests and corrects errors, and refines changes to database; reviews and corrects programs.

Creates and customizes forms or reports as per customer needs.

Provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with program.

Trains end users or technical support staff to use programs.

Monitors performance of programs after implementation.

Assists with special projects, as needed.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university within area of assigned responsibility; and two to three years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science preferred.

Communication Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply advance mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram from. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Knowledge of Information Technology within area of assigned responsibility preferred or the ability to learn.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional Certifications, Licenses, or Registrations within area of assigned responsibility preferred.

Other Qualifications:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred and occasional travel may be required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.