Business Data Analyst

Job Title
Business Data Analyst


Requisition Number
RE51241


Working Title

Department 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



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/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/Experience

Deadline to Apply
08/24/2025


Our University Community

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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.