What are the responsibilities and job description for the Institutional Data Analyst Lead position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Institutional Data Analyst Lead
Requisition Number
RE54743
Working Title
Student Analytics Associate Team Lead
Department Name
1B700:Institutional Research Analytics Support
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
49
Salary Range
$72,405-119,496/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
8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for periods of time
Shift
Monday – Friday 8 – 5
Job Summary
This position will develop projections and trend analysis to identify and support across Student Success and institutional goals. This position will also support advanced reporting requests, including institutional goal setting and future projections. Contributes to the development of analytical tools, including but not limited to queries, reports, dashboards, and data visualizations on web, mobile, and desktop platforms using enterprise analytical software. Complete complex analysis of data to support the decision-making process.
Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
SAP HANA, Tableau, SQL, Excel
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
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.
Institutional Data Analyst Lead
Requisition Number
RE54743
Working Title
Student Analytics Associate Team Lead
Department Name
1B700:Institutional Research Analytics Support
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
49
Salary Range
$72,405-119,496/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
8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for periods of time
Shift
Monday – Friday 8 – 5
Job Summary
This position will develop projections and trend analysis to identify and support across Student Success and institutional goals. This position will also support advanced reporting requests, including institutional goal setting and future projections. Contributes to the development of analytical tools, including but not limited to queries, reports, dashboards, and data visualizations on web, mobile, and desktop platforms using enterprise analytical software. Complete complex analysis of data to support the decision-making process.
Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
SAP HANA, Tableau, SQL, Excel
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
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.
Salary : $72,405 - $119,496