Academic Coordinator/Data Analyst

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Academic Coordinator/Data Analyst to join the College of Arts & Sciences Academic Scheduling team. This role focuses on academic planning, course scheduling, enrollment management, and data analysis to ensure students access the courses they need.

Responsibilities include auditing schedules in the SAP system, resolving conflicts, supporting changes and approvals, and delivering data-driven recommendations for planning and student success initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities essential for data-driven scheduling decisions.
• Experience working with data, reporting tools, and large datasets is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are critical in enrollment planning work.

Responsibilities

• Audit, maintain, and update course schedules in SAP scheduling system.
• Coordinate scheduling activities and resolve conflicts and discrepancies.
• Support course changes, instructor assignments, and approval workflows.
• Analyze enrollment trends and prepare reports using Tableau, Excel, and other tools.
• Develop data-informed recommendations for course planning and student success.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Reporting tools

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

MA

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

• Job Title: Academic Coordinator/Data Analyst
• Requisition Number: RE55477
• Department Name: 8E000:College of Arts & Sciences
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 43
• Salary Range: $19.56-31.29/hour
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required Education: MA
• Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
• Required Related Experience: 1 yr
• Required License/Registration/Certification: None
• Physical Requirements: Standing and/or sitting for long periods at a time. Walk across campus and carry items up to 25lbs across campus.
• Shift: 8:00am5:00pm Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends as needed,
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Experience with university scheduling software, Microsoft excel and Microsoft teams is desirable.
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Deadline to Apply: 08/25/2026

Job Summary

Use Data and Strategic Planning to Support Student Success

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Academic Coordinator/Data Analyst to join the College of Arts & Sciences Academic Scheduling team.

This position plays a vital role in academic planning, course scheduling, enrollment management, and data analysis. The successful candidate will help ensure students have access to the courses they need while providing data-driven insights that support academic departments, enrollment planning, and college-wide decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Audit, maintain, and update course schedules within the university's SAP scheduling system
• Coordinate course scheduling activities and assist with resolving scheduling conflicts and discrepancies
• Support course changes, instructor assignments, and approval workflows
• Analyze enrollment trends and prepare reports using Tableau, Excel, and other institutional tools
• Develop data-informed recommendations that support course planning, instructional capacity, and student success initiatives
• Monitor enrollment activity and assist with strategic enrollment planning efforts
• Support registration processes, course placement activities, and approved registration overrides
• Collaborate with academic departments, college leadership, and university partners to support scheduling and enrollment objectives

What You'll Bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with data, reporting tools, and large datasets
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures consistently
• Experience with SAP, Tableau, Excel, or similar systems is beneficial

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree
• 1 year of related experience

What's In It for You

• Meaningful impact: Help students access the courses they need to stay on track toward graduation
• Data-driven work: Use analytics and reporting to support academic planning and strategic decision-making
• Professional growth: Develop expertise in enrollment management, scheduling operations, and higher education analytics
• Hybrid flexibility: Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval
• Collaborative environment: Work with academic leaders, department staff, and university partners across the college
• UK's Exceptional Benefits

Why Now?

As enrollment patterns, instructional needs, and student expectations continue to evolve, colleges increasingly rely on accurate data and effective academic planning to support student success. Ensuring students have timely access to courses requires careful coordination, thoughtful analysis, and continuous monitoring of enrollment trends.

In this role, you'll help shape scheduling and enrollment strategies that support both students and academic programs while providing the insights needed to make informed decisions across the College of Arts & Sciences.

Internal Employee Being Considered

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.

Posting Specific Questions

1. * How do you approach balancing attention to detail with the need to meet deadlines in a fast-paced enrollment management environment? Can you share an example?

   (Open Ended Question)

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