Business Data Analyst - University of Kentucky : Job Details

Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Business Data Analyst Requisition Number RE51241 Working TitleDepartment Name 1B700:Institutional Research Analytics Support Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 47 Salary Range $57,158-94,286/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BS Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None. Physical Requirements N/A Shift Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Job Summary The Business Data Analyst performs a broad range of analytical tasks in support of strategic decision-making across the university. This position collaborates closely with campus stakeholders to design and implement data-driven solutions, offering actionable recommendations to address complex business challenges. Deliverables may include self-service reports, data extracts, dashboards, mobile-friendly tools, and data quality assessments. This role is primarily responsible for interpreting reporting requirements and translating them into clear, actionable University business rules for the Business Support Center and other stakeholders. It also involves close collaboration with the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) team to ensure a robust data foundation and consistent institutional data models that enable accurate and reliable reporting. Key deliverables may include benchmarking against peer institutions, researching targeted topics, performing in-depth statistical analyses, and synthesizing insights for both internal and external audiences. This position is eligible for remote work within the state of Kentucky. Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities SAP HANA, Tableau, SQL Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply 08/24/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.