MS Access Database Developer Consultant - Robert Half is a contract role in Tampa, FL, expected to last about three months. The position focuses entirely on upgrading a legacy Microsoft Access database from the old .mdb format to the modern .accdb format, while also supporting an organization-wide Office upgrade from 2013 to 2019.

What the role entails: Reviewing an existing .mdb system, converting it to .accdb, resolving compatibility issues, optimizing performance, and updating VBA, macros, and reports to work seamlessly in Office 2019. You'll also document the migration process, train staff on the new system, and test to ensure data integrity and smooth operation.

About Robert Half: Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, placing professionals in accounting, technology, legal, and administrative roles. They connect consultants and contractors with short-term projects like this one, often with opportunities for extension.

Rick's take: This is a classic Access-focused consulting project. It's not about building a new system but modernizing and stabilizing an existing one. Perfect for someone confident with Access internals, VBA, and migration processes. My students who have gone through the Access Expert series and have hands-on VBA skills would be a great fit. This is contract work, so it's not permanent, but it's solid resume material and demonstrates that businesses still rely on Access and need professionals to maintain and modernize their systems.