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Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally-minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action.

Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 
 

Job Type: Full-time
 

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Database Administrator to join our team. The Database Administrator will be responsible for implementing and maintaining high-quality database systems that align with the diverse information needs of our end users. The role involves optimizing data distribution, analyzing data, and ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of our databases.
Key Responsibilities:

• Database Design and Development: Build and implement robust database systems that meet end users' specialized roles and information needs.
• Data Distribution: Define user access and ensure data is delivered to the right users promptly and appropriate format.
• Data Analysis: Interpret data using statistical techniques and provide regular reports to support decision-making.
• Data Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.
• Data Acquisition: Collect data from primary and secondary sources and maintain database systems.
• Data Trends Analysis: Identify, analyze, and interpret trends and patterns in complex data sets.
• Data Quality Assurance: Review and clean data by identifying and correcting code problems.
• Collaboration: Work with management to prioritize business and information needs.
• Process Improvement: Identify and define opportunities for process improvement in database management.
• Database Performance: Install and maintain database servers, manage access, and fine-tune 
• performance.
• Security and Standards: Develop and enforce database security standards.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
• Technology Adoption: Recommend and implement emerging database technologies.
• Reporting and Visualization: Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain data pipeline integrity and ensure the accuracy of the data warehouse
• Automation: Develop automation for recurring database tasks.
• Support: Be available for on-call support as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Proven experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.

Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server).

Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, Google Looker etc.)

Some knowledge of data warehousing technologies (preferably Google Bigquery)

Proficiency in data analysis and statistical techniques.

Solid understanding of data security and privacy.

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

EEO
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates

We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.