Database AdministratorNational Association of Independent Schools • Los Angeles, California, United States
Database Administrator
National Association of Independent Schools
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
About
Position Summary The Database Administrator manages, maintains, and secures the school’s core data systems, primarily Blackbaud’s suite of solutions (Blackbaud K‑12, Blackbaud Financial Edge, and Raiser’s Edge NXT). The role ensures data accuracy, system performance, and user access across academic, financial, and advancement operations, and oversees additional platforms such as Schoology, Finalsite, Magnus Health, Orah, Filemaker Pro, and SchoolPass.
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain the Blackbaud suite (K‑12, Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge NXT) for student data, finance, and fundraising.
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with privacy regulations such as FERPA.
Manage user roles, permissions, and training for staff across divisions.
Support enrollment, tuition billing, financial reporting, and fundraising campaigns.
Perform regular backups, system updates, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with academic, finance, and advancement teams to generate reports and dashboards.
Serve as the primary technical liaison with Blackbaud support and consultants.
Manage Schoology for course setup, gradebook integration, and user access.
Oversee Finalsite for messaging, user roles and permissions, and integration with Blackbaud.
Maintain Magnus Health for student health records, ensuring HIPAA and FERPA compliance and coordination with nurses and families.
Maintain the Filemaker Pro database for peer tutoring, ensuring compliance and coordination with staff and students.
Administer Orah for admissions and enrollment, supporting application workflows, decision tracking, and data sync with Blackbaud.
Oversee SchoolPass data sync and manual updates for daily attendance, visitor check‑in, and campus safety protocols.
Ensure secure data flow and single sign‑on (SSO) across all systems.
Provide training, documentation, and Tier 2 support for faculty and staff.
Lead data backups, system updates, and incident response.
Engage in professional and personal development with a consistent commitment to growth.
Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate growth, knowledge, and skills.
Commit to fairness and fostering community.
Carry out other duties assigned by the Director of IT or the Senior Administrative Team.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience in database administration, preferably in education.
Proven experience with Blackbaud products (K‑12, Raiser’s Edge, Financial Edge).
Strong understanding of data security, SQL, and reporting tools.
Excellent communication skills and ability to support non‑technical users.
Preferred
Experience with data integration (e.g., SIS to LMS or payment systems).
Certifications or completed coursework in Blackbaud or Schoology.
Experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 in education.
COVID‑19 vaccination is not required but strongly recommended.
Compensation The salary range is $125,000 to $155,000, based on experience, education, and time worked during the school year. Benefits include a 403(b) retirement matching plan, paid lunch, and other community benefits.
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Languages
- English
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