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Thank you for your interest in employment at the Alzheimer' Association - Northern California & Northern Nevada.

Databse Administrator

This position is primarily responsible for managing the Alzheimer’s Association program, development, and administrative databases.  These databases are principally Microsoft Access databases, but include support on third-party databases.  The Database Administrator is responsible for ensuring the efficiency and integrity of our databases.  Duties include: Troubleshooting connectivity and access problems with resolution, developing and following procedures to ensure compliance with organizational expectations, monitoring and upgrading applications as needed, and creating custom reports.  The Database Administrator is also expected to provide general IT support to staff as needed.

• Write queries and reports, create output files, and communicate with National MIS staff to ensure the databases in use meet the needs of the staff.
• Work closely with National office MIS staff and Chapter data entry staff and volunteers to ensure data integrity for program databases.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and upgrade program databases as needed

• Bachelors degree with Microsoft and/or Database certifications preferred
• Proven experience in managing databases and understanding relational databases
• Demonstrated ability to convert, enhance, upgrade and troubleshoot databases
• Experience in a non-profit environment, supported primarily by private donors preferred
• Ability to lead a team of database administrators and data entry assistants
• Strong project management, organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to listen to staff and meet their expectations
• Self-starter, independent worker willing to take initiative and demonstrate follow through
• Strong problem-solver with good judgment on when to utilize outside resources

HOW TO APPLY

E-mail cover letter and resume using Word attachments only. Refer to Job #1729 in the subject line. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive we are unable to take calls regarding the status of resumes. Qualified candidates will be notified of next steps.