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IBHE has been supporting higher education in Illinois for more than 50 years. We are a dedicated team of professionals, overseen by a Board appointed by the Governor, who are working for a strong, equitable higher education system, which we believe is essential for the state to thrive. We work with leaders in colleges, universities, state and federal government agencies, governors, legislators, and other entities to strategically further this mission.

In its strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois: Higher Education Paths to Equity, Sustainability, and Growth IBHE has identified three goals and 25 strategies to help achieve its vision of a higher education ecosystem that ensures individuals, families, and communities across the state thrive.


The Board has identified three goals

  • Equity - Close equity gaps for students who have been left behind.
  • Sustainability - Build a stronger financial future for individuals and institutions.
  • Growth - Increase talent and innovation that drives economic growth.


We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.

IBHE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, state agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the state provide reasonable accommodation upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois interview process.


About the position:

The Database Administrator is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and securing the software tools used for database modeling, designing development and relational database management systems, supporting software for the products, reviewing and providing technical assistance and advice on database and application design, and administering, monitoring and maintaining the database management systems and databases within the systems.

This is a covered position under the State Universities Civil Service System.

Major Duties & Responsibilities include:

Serves as Database Administrator, supporting the Agency in performing complex professional and advisory functions, performing business requirements analysis, workflow analysis, and working with users to write functional specifications:

  • Reviews and provides technical assistance and advice on database design, application design and SQL statements and queries

  • Administers, monitors, tunes, and maintains the database management systems and databases within the systems

  • Develops and maintains programs, procedures, and scripts to enhance the handling, reconstruction and administration of databases and for modeling.

  • Secures all database software and systems implementing the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) granting database users, applications, and processes only the minimal permissions necessary to perform required tasks

  • Evaluates benefits and impacts of new releases, fixes, or new development products, performs tests and research studies as a prelude to recommendations to facilitate their implementation.

  • Coordinates or conducts training and education for various application development groups, regarding the capabilities, utilization, and interaction of these products.

  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education

  • Other duties as assigned, within scope of position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with agency officials, technical staff, vendors, and client stakeholders in a collaborative environment

  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and prepare clear technical documentation, reports, and recommendations

  • Passion and commitment to education and public service

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize workload

  • Extremely driven, intellectually curious, and committed to continuous learning and knowledge growth

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

  1. High school diploma or equivalent.

  2. Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:

    - College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

    • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

    • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

    • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

    • Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

  • - Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field

Additional Required Experience:

  • 5+ years of professional experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing information systems, including the installation, configuration, backup, restoration, and security of relational database management systems

  • 5+ years of professional technical experience administering, monitoring, tuning, and securing relational database environments, identifying and resolving performance issues, and recommending system optimizations

  • 5+ years of experience using advanced SQL (Structured Query Language) for database management, reporting, troubleshooting, and performance analysis

  • 2+ years of leading the design and implementation of the Principle of Least Privilege security discipline for a SQL based relational database management system

Work location:

  • IBHE is based in Springfield, IL, however, a hybrid or remote work schedule may be available. Illinois residency is required. Travel within Illinois is expected, as required by the work.

Salary and Benefits:

Starting salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $80,000-max $100,000/yr.
We offer the state’s competitive employee benefits package.

Apply online at: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/50561/

A resume is required.

Application deadline is 10/22/2025


We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.

¹ IBHE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, state agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the state provide reasonable accommodation upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois interview process.