Business Data Analyst

Job Title
Business Data Analyst

Requisition Number
RE53648

Working Title
CATS AI Analyst

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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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; walking and carrying up to 10 lbs. Performing repetitive motion tasks.

Shift

40/h/wk M-F 8-

Job Summary

The AI Analyst / Data Quality Specialist designs and tests AI agents, prompts and evaluations used across IRADS to support institutional research, student analytics and decision-making. This role adheres to UK’s Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy (CATS AI) principles of matrixed governance and secure access to ensure AI outputs are accurate, transparent and compliant. The AI Analyst works closely with ITS and Enterprise Data Warehouse partners, as well as the AI Data Sourcing, Cleaning and Data Quality Assurance Specialist, to safeguard quality of outputs and student information.

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
03/23/2026

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.