SQL Developer/DBA Senior (IT Senior Associate Level 3) - Temporary
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location_on9, East 45th Street, Midtown, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10017, United States
About the Graduate Center
The Graduate Center (GC) is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at the City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master's programs, the GC fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences, preparing students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The institution's commitment to research for the public good is exemplified by its 30+ centers and initiatives, including the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a facility designed to promote collaboration in nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.
The Information Technology division supports the Graduate Center's mission by managing voice, video, and data systems. The unit's goal is to promote, facilitate, and support the effective use of technology in the learning process, instruction, research, and the processing of institutional information.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Director of Data and Application Services, the SQL Developer/DBA Senior serves as a strategic resource for the Graduate Center's database environments. This position combines high-level database management with expert-level SQL query writing and optimization to support both application development and business intelligence needs.
In this role, you will lead the administration and strategic direction of database systems, driving scalability, reliability, and future growth. You will own end-to-end incident and request management, ensuring rapid resolution and continuous service improvement. The role requires partnering with application developers and data teams to enhance query performance, refine database schema designs, and translate complex data requirements into technical solutions. You will also mentor development teams on database best practices and stay current with emerging technologies to continuously enhance system capabilities.
Hiring Process & Application Instructions
This position is a temporary appointment within CUNY's Classified Civil Service, pending the publication of IT Senior Associate exam scores. To be considered for this position, you must have filed for the CUNY IT Senior Associate exam in March 2025 (Exam # 2086). The incumbent must be reachable on the list to remain in the position and to be eligible for permanency in the title.
To apply, please click "Apply Now" to access the registration screen. New users must register before applying. Please submit a cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format. The closing date for applications is June 12, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Statement
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. CUNY is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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Skills: SQL, SQL Server, MYSQL, SSRS, Power Bi, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Clustering, San.
Education: High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent required; BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems or related degree preferred.
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Day-to-day, the SQL Developer/DBA Senior (IT Senior Associate Level 3) - Temporary at CUNY Tech Prep will lead administration and strategic direction of database environments to drive scalability and reliability; own end-to-end incident and request management for database systems ensuring rapid resolution; architect and maintain optimal physical and logical database designs for high availability; and proactively monitor, tune, and optimize database performance using capacity planning strategies.
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To qualify for the SQL Developer/DBA Senior (IT Senior Associate Level 3) - Temporary at CUNY Tech Prep position, applicants should have: High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent; 10 years post-high school experience (or equivalent education/experience combination); Demonstrated English Language proficiency; Valid New York State Motor Vehicle Driver's license (may be required); BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems or related degree (preferred); and 5+ years DBA experience (preferred).