What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
GIS Analyst
Requisition Number
RE54494
Working Title
Technical Administrator Analyst
Department Name
3L600:ITS Networking & Infrastructure
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
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: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 25lbs; occasionally moving objects up to 25lbs; regularly sitting/standing 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 field work and meetings.
Shift
Monday-Friday (40 hrs/wk)
8am-5pm
Occasional overtime as needed
Job Summary
Map What Matters in Enterprise Infrastructure
The University of Kentucky is seeking a GIS Analyst to join our Enterprise Applications and Infrastructure team within Information Technology Services. 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.
This role sits at the intersection of geospatial technology, data analytics, and enterprise infrastructure, supporting systems that map, monitor, and optimize the university’s network and utility environments.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining and advancing a large-scale GIS platform built on ArcGIS, helping transform complex infrastructure data into actionable insights that support planning, risk mitigation, and decision-making across the university.
What You’ll Do
The University of Kentucky is continuing to invest in enterprise technology, data-driven decision-making, and infrastructure modernization.
In This Role, You’ll Help
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Reading architectural drawings, CAD applications, graphical mapping applications. IT system administration, MS Office, Visio, AutoCAD/Map3D/Raster Design, Navisworks, ArcGIS
Driver’s license preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
7 years of related experience preferred.
Deadline To Apply
05/27/2026
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.
GIS Analyst
Requisition Number
RE54494
Working Title
Technical Administrator Analyst
Department Name
3L600:ITS Networking & Infrastructure
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
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: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 25lbs; occasionally moving objects up to 25lbs; regularly sitting/standing 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 field work and meetings.
Shift
Monday-Friday (40 hrs/wk)
8am-5pm
Occasional overtime as needed
Job Summary
Map What Matters in Enterprise Infrastructure
The University of Kentucky is seeking a GIS Analyst to join our Enterprise Applications and Infrastructure team within Information Technology Services. 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.
This role sits at the intersection of geospatial technology, data analytics, and enterprise infrastructure, supporting systems that map, monitor, and optimize the university’s network and utility environments.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining and advancing a large-scale GIS platform built on ArcGIS, helping transform complex infrastructure data into actionable insights that support planning, risk mitigation, and decision-making across the university.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain GIS-based systems for tracking and managing network and utility infrastructure
- Build and enhance data integration pipelines and workflows to standardize and improve data quality
- Analyze fiber, cable, and network infrastructure to support capacity planning, redundancy, and risk mitigation
- Develop reporting and visualization tools to support operational and strategic decision-making
- Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate, up-to-date system data and continuous improvement
- Provide technical support, training, and user assistance for GIS tools and internally developed applications
- Experience working with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS and geospatial data systems
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform complex data into meaningful insights
- Experience with data integration, workflow development, and system optimization
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, infrastructure layouts, or CAD-based data
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and system reliability
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 3 years of related experience
- Meaningful impact: Help map and optimize infrastructure critical to university operations
- Growth opportunities: Expand your expertise in GIS, data systems, and enterprise infrastructure
- Flexible work options: Hybrid eligible with approval
- Variety of work: Engage in projects spanning geospatial analysis, infrastructure planning, and system development
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside IT professionals, engineers, and analysts
- Comprehensive benefits: Competitive salary, retirement, healthcare, and professional development
The University of Kentucky is continuing to invest in enterprise technology, data-driven decision-making, and infrastructure modernization.
In This Role, You’ll Help
- Build and enhance GIS-driven infrastructure systems
- Improve visibility into network capacity, risk, and performance
- Support smarter, more efficient planning through integrated solutions
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Reading architectural drawings, CAD applications, graphical mapping applications. IT system administration, MS Office, Visio, AutoCAD/Map3D/Raster Design, Navisworks, ArcGIS
Driver’s license preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
7 years of related experience preferred.
Deadline To Apply
05/27/2026
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.
Salary : $43,805 - $70,075