Data Support Specialist

Job Title
Data Support Specialist

Requisition Number
RE54830

Working Title
Surveillance Investigator

Department Name
7P410:PUBLIC HEALTH - RESEARCH

Work Location
Frankfort, KY

Grade Level
42

Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, on phone frequently, long periods of time in front of a computer, infrequently lifting more than 20 lbs.

Shift

Primarily days Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Data Support Specialist to support the disease/condition surveillance and case investigation team within the department. This position sits at the intersection of data integrity, reporting, and operational support, helping ensure case information is accurate, timely, complete, and aligned with departmental needs.

What You’ll Do

• Provide all aspects of active and passive case surveillance to satisfy case reporting requirements of the CDC, including maintaining and updating case records and data entry.
• Communicate with partners to complete case investigations including other departments/sections within Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH), other surveillance jurisdictions, medical providers and community partners.
• Resolve case investigations with other jurisdictions.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support colleagues in daily activities, patient investigations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with investigations, working with data, reporting tools, or administrative systems
• Strong attention to detail, timeliness, and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Basic investigative and analytical skills and comfort working with data sets
• Clear communication and ability to support team needs

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant experience in data support, case investigation, reporting, or administrative operations

What’s In It for You

• Meaningful impact: Support accurate data used for decision-making
• Skill development: Build experience in case investigation, reporting and data management
• Variety of work: Blend of data tasks and operational support
• Collaborative environment: Work with cross-functional teams
• Exceptional Benefits

Why Now?
As data becomes increasingly important to daily operations, this role helps ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliable reporting across the department.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelors Degree in Epidemiology or related field or five or more years related experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
06/22/2026

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.