• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL). • Monitor database performance, implement tuning, and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal efficiency. • Perform regular backups, disaster recovery planning, and restoration testing. • Implement and maintain security protocols to safeguard student, employee, and institutional data in compliance with FERPA and other regulations. • Manage access controls and monitor database activity to detect unauthorized use. • Ensure compliance with institutional policies and accreditation requirements. • Support integrations between the college’s Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), CRM, and other applications. • Develop and maintain documentation for database structures, procedures, and processes. • Work closely with software developers and vendors to optimize database-driven applications. • Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and new software implementations. • Assist with automation of routine data processes and workflows. • Provide technical support to staff and faculty regarding database-related issues. • Train end-users and team members on data best practices and security procedures.