Academic Coordinator/Data Analyst

Department: College of Arts & Sciences, University of Kentucky
Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 43
Type: Full-Time Staff Position

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• 1 year of related experience
• 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

Skills

• Experience with SAP, Tableau, Excel, or similar systems is beneficial
• Experience with university scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams is desirable

Physical Requirements

• Standing and/or sitting for long periods at a time
• Walking across campus and carrying items up to 25 lbs

Schedule

8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Occasional nights and weekends as needed

Pay

$19.56–31.29/hour

Benefits

• 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 package