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Database Analyst

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $52K - $86K

💻 Software Engineering

🗓️ May 19th, 2025

Python SQL Tableau

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Database Analyst. The role entails enhancing business process efficiency, conducting data analysis and reporting, and programming the College intranets. The position requires communication across diverse platforms and collaboration with college leadership to improve technological productivity.
 
Highlights 
  • Programming and management of the College intranets
  • Data analysis and reporting functions
  • Collaboration with college leadership for process improvements
  • Required proficiency in PHP, SQL, Python
  • Compensation ranges from $52,021 to $85,800 per year
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience
  • Supervisory responsibilities included

Database Analyst Full Description

Database Analyst

Job Title  | Database Analyst
Requisition Number  | RE50340
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 8F000:College of Business and Economics
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 46
Salary Range  | $52,021-85,800/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  | 4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | Long Periods of Sitting. Ability to communicate effective over various platforms.
Shift  | Days (Typically Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm), nights/weekends as needed

Job Summary 
The Gatton College of Business and Economics is recruiting for a Business Intelligence and Process Specialist as part of its College Effectiveness Office. The position will be responsible for business process efficiency and improvement, data analysis and reporting functions. Successful candidates should have experience in digital processing using various technologies such as PHP, SQL, Python and more. Individuals must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse population across various platforms.

Essential functions include: Programming and management of the College intranets Maintaining a comprehensive view of data available to the college to inform business processes Collaborating with college leadership to determine where technology can improve efficiency, productivity and quality Monitoring and reporting of existing digital business processes Training College personnel to utilize digital business processes

The Gatton College of Business and Economics is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both a face to face an online format. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest growing student enrollment on UK’s campus, reaching over 4,000 students in Fall 2022. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business”.

Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Working knowledge of PHP, SQL, Python, and other programming languages.
Technical knowledge web application
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience  | Working knowledge of PHP, SQL, Python, and other programming languages.
Technical knowledge web application
Deadline to Apply  | 05/25/2025

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How many years of experience do you have using technology software such as SQL and/or tableau 
    • None
    • More than 0 years, up thru one year
    • More than one year, up thru two years
    • More than two years up thru five years
    • More than 5 years
  2. * Provide an example of a project where you used SQL and/or Tableau. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * How many years of experience to you have using scripting language software such as PHP, Javascript, or Python? 
    • None
    • More than 0 years, up thru one year
    • More than one year, up thru two years
    • More than two years up thru five years
    • More than 5 years
  4. * Provide an example of a project where you used scripting language software such as PHP, Javascript, or Python? 
    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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