The University of Ibadan is Nigeria’s premier University and the best in teaching, research and community engagement. To maintain its position as the flagship of tertiary education in Nigeria, the University has decided to strengthen its capacity for external relationship and fundraising. To this end, applications are requested from qualified applicants to fill the position below:
Position: Database Administrator
Salary Scale: CONTISS 8 STEP 01 (N671 ,747.00 p.a)
Responsibilities:
- Scan media and information sources to identify prospective donors and identify changes to the personal circumstances and contact details of key stakeholders.
- Assist in the implementation of a system to identify and research about individuals, corporations and foundations, possessing capacity and willingness to support the University.
- As required, enter changes of address and other biographical information on the University’s alumni, donor and stakeholders database.
- Ensure that information is receded in a consistent and logical manner to make it easily usable and accessible within and beyond the Advancement Office.
- Assist in the implementation of a program for the maintenance and improvement of research and prospecting data recording systems, and perform relevant reporting, segmentation and data mining tasks.
- Undertake other duties as required by the Director.
- Achieve Key Performance Indicators as agreed with senior management.
- Work within the Human Relations Guideline of the University.
Requirements:
- Good understanding of the workings of media and social network devices
- In-depth knowledge of My SQL, post gre SQL Server database administration.
- Experience in managing local and remote database.
- Sufficient knowledge and initiative on Database projects.
- Practical experience in monitoring and tuning a database to provide a high quality service.
- Ability to use PHP and HTML will be an added advantage,
Qualifications:
- Applicant must have a good first degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 5 years experience,
- A Higher degree in Information Science or other relevant disciplines is an added advantage.
- Evidence of experience in relevant organizations and knowledge of database administration.
Conditions of Service:
As obtainable in similar positions in the Federal Universities in Nigeria.
Method of Application:
Candidates should forward applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (15 copies) stating, Date of Birth, Marital Status, State, LGA, Full Qualification(s) Experience, Names and Addresses of 3 (three) Referees and two (2) Photostat copies each of the candidates’ certificates to reach the Deputy Registrar (Establishments).University of Ibadan, on or before September 13th, 2011.
Applicants are requested to inform their Referees to send Confidential Reports on them direct to the Deputy Registrar (Establishments), University of Ibadan, from whom further details may be obtained.
Applicants should indicate very clearly in their applications, and request their Referees to do same, the position applied for and the relevant department.
Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be I acknowledged.
This advertisement is also available on the University of Ibadan Website www.ui.edu.ng
