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Job Title
Strategic Planning Associate/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55238

Working Title
Strategic Planning Associate/UKHC

Department Name
H4022:Health System Administration

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
11

Salary Range
$54,080-95,056/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; repetitive motions; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 lbs. and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 lbs.; and occasional job-related travel.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; some weekends and/or evenings may be required per departmental needs.

Job Summary

The Strategic Planning Associate in the Enterprise Strategy Office is responsible for analytical activities related to strategic planning and business development within the organization. This role provides analytical support for opportunity identification and business case development and performs routine external analyses and market research. This position will be responsible for special project qualitative and quantitative research in support of enterprise-wide initiatives and strategic, and business development opportunities The Strategic Planning Coordinator maintains databases and manages external data sources such as KHA, Sg2, and other third-party vendors.

Internal Employee Being Considered (IEBC).

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until the position is filled, which could be prior to deadline date listed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across the enterprise.• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.• Outcome-oriented, with ability to balance competing priorities.• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and has the ability to work in various mapping and analytical tools.• Self-directs and self-educates on future external impact factors; appropriately summarizes and makes recommendations to team. Works collaboratively with external consultants.• Comfortable completing complex tasks and projects on a tight deadline.• Ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance and move priorities forward while engaging key decisionmakers.• Values the importance of developing and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues throughout the Enterprise• Ability to supervise staff and develop others through performance plans, coaching and goal setting.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Work experience in strategic planning and market analysis/forecasting is required. Project management and office administration is preferred. Experience in a complex, matrix and academic medical center environments is preferred.

Deadline to Apply
07/31/2026

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