Database Specialist

Job Posting Title

Database Specialist

Discovery to Impact

All Applicants

40

To Be Determined at Offer

Ongoing

Expected to Continue

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Mission of Discovery to Impact:

Discovery to Impact stands at the heart of transforming academic research into real‑world solutions, serving as the pivotal bridge between campus innovators and the industry. Our mission is to harness the power of over 130 campus programs dedicated to entrepreneurship and intellectual property, guiding groundbreaking research from concept to commercial success. Through fostering strategic partnerships with corporations, investors, and entrepreneurs, we ensure that the University's innovations transition from labs and studios into services, solutions, and products that profoundly benefit society.

Join us in our quest to change the world, one innovation at a time.

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation (8 hours/month), paid holidays (10+/year), sick time (8 hours/month), and longevity pay
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

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This position will be responsible for the administration, management, and continual improvement of the Minuet database, which serves as the central repository for agreements, finance, intellectual property, and compliance data. The role is essential to ensuring that Minuet remains a user‑friendly, accurate, and secure resource that supports operational needs across compliance, finance, agreements, patent prosecution, and reporting. The specialist acts as the primary owner of Minuet, proactively maintains its functionality, interfaces with stakeholders and vendors, and ensures regulatory compliance and optimal data management practices.

• Database Administration & Management:
  Oversee all aspects of Minuet database operations, including upgrades, fixes, patches, field/view organization, and data integrity. Proactively monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and liaise with vendor support (Inteum) as needed. Maintain compliance with institutional and federal regulations.
• Project Management & Stakeholder Liaison:
  Serve as the internal and external liaison for database‑related projects, gathering business requirements, analyzing workflows, developing solutions, managing communications, and tracking progress. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and represent the organization in vendor interactions.
• Reporting & Data Analysis:
  Design, implement, and manage complex reports and business intelligence tools using Minuet. Analyze data metrics, create custom queries, and provide ad‑hoc or dashboard reporting for leadership and end‑users. Conduct data audits to ensure accuracy and support compliance activities.
• Training & Support:
  Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for Minuet users. Provide ongoing technical support, educate users on system workflows and new functionality, and promote broad usage of database features within the organization.
• Compliance, Policy, Documentation:
  Support compliance activities, including invention reporting and documentation for federal grants and contracts. Maintain awareness of policy changes and ensure timely submission of required reports. Monitor research trends, implement…