Business Data Analyst

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University of Kentucky is hiring a Business Data Analyst who will design and test AI agents, prompts, and evaluations to support institutional research and student analytics aligned with the Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy. The analyst collaborates with ITS, Enterprise Data Warehouse partners, and data quality specialists to ensure AI outputs are accurate, transparent, and compliant for decision-making.

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Design and test AI agents, prompts, and evaluations to enhance institutional research and student analytics.
Ensure AI outputs adhere to the Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy (CATS AI) principles of governance, security, and compliance.
Collaborate with ITS and Enterprise Data Warehouse teams and AI Data Quality specialists to maintain data accuracy and integrity.
Utilize SAP HANA, Tableau, and SQL for data analysis and reporting tasks.
Position is full-time, staff level with a salary range of $57,158 to $94,286 per year.
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
No supervisory responsibilities are assigned to this role.
Supports a student-centered framework aligned with peer-reviewed research, national best practices, and data-informed decision-making.
Works within the Institutional Research Analytics Support department.

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Job Title	Business Data Analyst
Requisition Number	RE53648
Working Title	CATS AI Analyst
Department Name	1B700:Institutional Research Analytics Support
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	47
Salary Range	$57,158-94,286/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	Sitting for long periods of time; walking and carrying up to 10 lbs. Performing repetitive motion tasks.
Shift	40/h/wk M-F 8-
Job Summary	The AI Analyst / Data Quality Specialist designs and tests AI agents, prompts and evaluations used across IRADS to support institutional research, student analytics and decision-making. This role adheres to UK’s Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy (CATS AI) principles of matrixed governance and secure access to ensure AI outputs are accurate, transparent and compliant. The AI Analyst works closely with ITS and Enterprise Data Warehouse partners, as well as the AI Data Sourcing, Cleaning and Data Quality Assurance Specialist, to safeguard quality of outputs and student information. 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	SAP HANA, Tableau, SQL
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	03/23/2026
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.

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Job Title	Business Data Analyst
Requisition Number	RE53648
Working Title	CATS AI Analyst
Department Name	1B700:Institutional Research Analytics Support
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	47
Salary Range	$57,158-94,286/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	Sitting for long periods of time; walking and carrying up to 10 lbs. Performing repetitive motion tasks.
Shift	40/h/wk M-F 8-
Job Summary	The AI Analyst / Data Quality Specialist designs and tests AI agents, prompts and evaluations used across IRADS to support institutional research, student analytics and decision-making. This role adheres to UK’s Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy (CATS AI) principles of matrixed governance and secure access to ensure AI outputs are accurate, transparent and compliant. The AI Analyst works closely with ITS and Enterprise Data Warehouse partners, as well as the AI Data Sourcing, Cleaning and Data Quality Assurance Specialist, to safeguard quality of outputs and student information. 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	SAP HANA, Tableau, SQL
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	03/23/2026
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.

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