Data Research Analyst

Department Name 1B700: Institutional Research Analytics Support Work Location: Lexington, KY | Grade Level: 46 | Salary Range: $53,061-87,526/year | Type of Position: Staff | Position Time Status: Full-Time | Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm Job Summary The Data Research Analyst will provide analytical support to help manage the research enterprise at the University of Kentucky. In the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) , this position will work independently with colleges, departments, and support units across campus to gather requirements and influence how our services are measured by assembling dashboards, self-service tools, and reports to analyze and deliver information on extramural research data, operations, and strategic decision-making. This position requires advanced proficiency in using Tableau Desktop, including creating and designing dashboards, connecting to and joining various data sources, constructing complex calculated fields and level of detail expressions, and using formatting and layout options. The Data Research Analyst will be required to periodically develop, coordinate, and provide training and materials on extramural research data. Training may be delivered in person or virtually, depending on our customers’ needs. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively with various stakeholders across the university while also managing timelines to ensure reports are timely and accurate. This position will also be independently accountable for producing and maintaining metadata, preparing flowcharts and other documentation to illustrate data flow through systems and procedures, writing technical documentation, and assisting with archiving obsolete reports. Application Requirements A UK application Resume A sample of work related to a dashboard or other data visualization (in PDF format) submitted under Specific Request 1 Our office may consider hybrid or remote work opportunities for the successful candidate. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge using a variety of analytical tools such as Business Intelligence platforms, Tableau Software, SQL databases, etc. Qualifications Supervisory responsibilities: No Deadline to Apply: 07/24/2026 Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Kentucky