Enterprise Functional Analyst Advanced

Job Title
Enterprise Functional Analyst Advanced

Requisition Number
RE54746

Working Title

Department Name
3L200:ITS Enterprise Applications

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/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

The physical requirements of this position include: Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 25lbs; occasional standing or walking with objects 15-25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); utilizing mouse, keyboard, and phone for portions of the day. Ability to travel to various locations on and off-campus for meetings. Must be able to communicate effectively with individuals of various backgrounds and professional levels.

Shift

Primarily days (i.e. Monday – Friday, 8a-5p) Please be aware that as an exempt position, job duties may require additional time in the evenings, nights, holidays and/or weekends to accomplish work goals in excess of 40 hours per week.

Job Summary

The Student LifeCycle Management (SLCM) Team is seeking to add an Enterprise Functional Analyst Advanced to support the student administration sector of the university student experience. This role plays a vital part in supporting the systems and processes that power the student experience from admissions through enrollment and beyond. This position is part of UK’s evolving IT strategy and will report through the Technology Services department in Beyond Blue effective July 1, 2026.

In this position, you’ll serve as a key partner to campus stakeholders, helping ensure that student administration systems run smoothly and efficiently. You will provide functional support, troubleshoot user experience issues, and collaborate across technical and functional teams to maintain seamless operations for critical student processes.

You’ll also work closely with developers and analysts to build your understanding of the applications, integrations, and underlying programming that support the full student lifecycle including admissions, enrollment, and student records. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, curious, and motivated to learn in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the SLCM team and student support offices to troubleshoot system issues and ensure uninterrupted user access to key processes
• Process system roles, authorization requests, and technical training plans to maintain appropriate system access and compliance
• Provide functional support for student admissions, enrollment, and retention systems and related processes
• Conduct independent research to resolve system and process questions and improve user experience
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and campus partners to support system enhancements and integrations
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems supporting the student lifecycle

What You’ll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Initiative and curiosity to independently research and resolve issues
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment with frequent task switching
• A collaborative mindset and ability to partner effectively across teams
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills focused on delivering excellent user support

Flexible Work Arrangement
This position offers flexibility to work:

• Fully on-site at the University of Kentucky
• In a hybrid model (combining remote and on-campus work)
• Fully remote within the state of Kentucky

Important Considerations

• Candidates must reside in Kentucky if working remotely
• The University of Kentucky ITS department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Why This Role Matters

• The University of Kentucky continues to enhance and modernize the systems that support the student experience. In this role, you will help:
• Ensure reliable, efficient access to student systems across campus
• Support critical processes that impact admissions, enrollment, and student success
• Improve the overall user experience for faculty, staff, and students

You’ll join a team where your contributions directly support student success at every stage of their journey.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Excel, MS Word, Office 365

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

MS with six years of experience

Deadline to Apply
06/16/2026

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.