Extra Help/Enterprise Systems Consultant

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Enterprise Apps

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Extra Help/Enterprise Systems Consultant position supports the migration of legacy Banner systems to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and the structured decommissioning of on-premise Banner environments.

This role is focused on project-based work and does not include ongoing operational database administration responsibilities. This position is time-limited and will conclude upon completion of OCI migration and legacy system stabilization. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Extensive experience administering Oracle databases, including Banner ERP environments

• Strong knowledge of database architecture, performance tuning, backup, and recovery processes

• Experience supporting database migrations

• Demonstrated experience supporting complex, legacy enterprise systems

• Ability to document technical processes and support structured knowledge transfer

• Experience in higher education environments required

An equivalent combination of experience and institutional knowledge will be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in database administration

• Prior experience supporting Banner ERP systems

• Experience with large-scale database migrations or system decommissioning efforts

Job Duties and Responsibilites:

• Support the migration of Banner Oracle databases to OCI

• Ensure stability and integrity of the legacy Banner database in a read-only state.

• Perform database validation, backup verification, and recovery readiness checks

• Monitor and tune database performance during and after migration

• Identify and document system dependencies and integration points

• Assist with decommissioning planning and execution for legacy systems

• Provide knowledge transfer and technical documentation to internal IT staff

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Colleen Godley, Director of Enterprise Applications, clgodley@ualr.edu

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

No