
Database Senior Specialist
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The Database Senior Specialist oversees Minuet database operations, including maintenance, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and data integrity. The role manages database-related projects and vendor interactions, develops reports and business intelligence tools, analyzes data, and supports users through training and technical assistance. It also supports compliance and reporting for federal grants and contracts, maintains policies and procedures, and identifies improvements to Minuet usage.
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Full job description
Database Administration and Management: Oversee all aspects of Minuet database operations, including upgrades, fixes, patches, field/view organization, and data integrity. Proactively monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and liaise with vendor support (Inteum) as needed. Maintain compliance with institutional and federal regulations.Project Management and Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the internal and external liaison for database-related projects, gathering business requirements, analyzing workflows, developing solutions, managing communications, and tracking progress. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and represent the organization in vendor interactions.Reporting and Data Analysis: Design, implement, and manage complex reports and business intelligence tools using Minuet. Analyze data metrics, create custom queries, and provide ad-hoc or dashboard reporting for leadership and end-users. Conduct data audits to ensure accuracy and support compliance activities.Training and Support: Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for Minuet users. Provide ongoing technical support, educate users on system workflows and new functionality, and promote broad usage of database features within the organization.Compliance, Policy, Documentation: Support compliance activities, including invention reporting and documentation for federal grants and contracts. Maintain awareness of policy changes and ensure timely submission of required reports. Monitor research trends, implement improvements, and develop policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency, integrity, and expansion of Minuets usage.Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Technology Transfer.
How this job compares
Set against the 15,508 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$111–180K/yr490 salary ranges
- Texas median$30–37/hr34 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,149 open Project Management jobs in Texas and 15,508 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
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