Job Summary

As Lead, this position provides guidance and expertise on university-wide CMS infrastructure services. Represent the university in campus-wide and system-wide committees including the CMS Technical Users Group. Lead the team to plan, install, support, and maintain the major administrative computer applications for the University, particularly as they pertain to CMS (PeopleSoft) Administrative system support and data protection (backup/recovery/disaster recovery). Provide technical guidance and support for Telecommunications information database and related applications. Provide database administrator (DBA) services for university-wide systems database software and servers.   

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for the campus CMS (PeopleSoft) environment.
• Serve as database administrator (DBA) for the campus Oracle database environments.
• Oversee group management of enterprise backup solution.
• Serve as lead for the Systems and Operations Services Group.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, with technical and non-technical individuals within a culturally diverse campus environment. Maintain a professional demeanor. 
• Maintain IT professional standards of anonymity for data that resides on campus servers and computer systems. 
• Maintain confidentiality of all information. Attend and participate in departmental and team meetings. 
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs and objectives of the department and/or division.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate possesses expert-level technical knowledge and the ability to quickly analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex system issues. They demonstrate a strong capacity to adapt and maintain high technical proficiency in a constantly evolving environment. With deep expertise in Oracle DBMS installation, configuration, and patching, as well as operating systems, server administration, and virtualization technologies, they are well-equipped to manage strategic systems development projects. Their analytical and organizational skills enable them to prioritize and coordinate large-scale initiatives effectively, while their communication and interpersonal abilities allow them to clearly convey complex technical concepts and influence stakeholders on system design and development decisions.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree related to computing or equivalent and five years of progressively responsible experience in Database Administration (DBA) role.

• Experience with advanced SQL programming.

• Experience with both Windows and Red Hat Linux Enterprise Servers.

• Experience developing programs and scripts using Powershell, Visual Basic, and Bash Shell.

• Three years’ experience maintaining Oracle database software.

Physical Summary

• Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department

Information Technology Services

Classification

Systems Administrator IV

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $8,231 - $11,990 per month.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular position.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Application Procedures

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Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.