Oracle Database Administrator at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085, United States
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Villanova University
Oracle Database Administrator
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| Posting Number: | 20260042S |
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| Position Title: | Oracle Database Administrator |
| Position Type: | Staff |
| Location: | Villanova, PA |
| Recruitment Type: | Internal/External Applicants |
| Work Schedule: | full-time/12-months |
| Avg Hours Week | |
| Department: | 721-UTS - UIS - Enterprise-Wide Systems |
| Position Summary: | Why work at Villanova?
The Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of the institution’s database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms, with primary focus on Oracle databases supporting enterprise administrative systems. In addition to core database administration duties, this role serves as a technical administrator for Oracle-based administrative applications, most notably Ellucian Banner. The DBA ensures the availability, reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems and collaborates closely with the Lead Database Administrator, system administrators, application teams, vendors, and functional departments to maintain stable, secure, and high-performing environments that support institutional operations and strategic objectives. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | Formal Education
Work Experience
Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)
Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area)
Equipment Knowledge
Other
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| Preferred Qualifications: | Formal Education:
Work Experience:
Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills):
Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area):
Equipment Knowledge:
Other:
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| Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: | Tools, machinery and equipment used: Computers, database monitoring tools, administrative consoles, backup/recovery utilities, and system management platforms. Environmental conditions: (any unusual/adverse conditions such as exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, air quality, weather exposure etc.). Typical office environment; occasional after‑hours or weekend work required for maintenance windows. Physical requirements: (items such as lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity, walking etc.) Extended periods of sitting and keyboard use; minimal lifting or physical exertion. |
| Special Message to Applicants: | Please Note: To be considered for this role, candidates must live within a commutable distance to Villanova University in Villanova, PA. |
| Posting Date: | 02/19/2026 |
| Closing Date (11:59pm ET): | |
| Salary Posting Information: | This position falls within salaried grade 18 and the range for this position is $110,800-123,100. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity. |
| Salary Grade: | 18 |
| Job Classification: | exempt |
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| Maximum Number of References Needed | 3 |
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- * This is a hybrid position that requires a minimum 3 days a week in the office. Do you live or would you be open to relocation (without assistance from Villanova) to a commutable distance to campus?
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- * Do you have a Minimum of 5 years as an Oracle Database Administrator supporting enterprise environments?
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