The Data Research Analyst provides critical analytical support to help manage University of Kentucky’s research enterprise. In the Office of the Vice President for Research, this position will independently engage with customer and peer groups, such as personnel of offices internal to University of Kentucky Research, colleges, departments, and support units, to gather requirements, and influence how our services are measured, and independently craft extraordinary dashboards, self-service tools, and reports to analyze and present information associated with extramural research data, operations, and strategic decision-making. In addition, this position will develop, coordinate, and provide training and related materials to support consumers of extramural research data. Developed training may be delivered in virtual and in-person environments depending on the consumer’s requirements. This position will effectively work with a variety of stakeholders across campus.

Independently responsible for building and maintaining metadata of data architecture for databases and reports. Prepares flowcharts and other documentation to illustrate data flow through systems and procedures and provides user documentation. Routinely updates Tableau report metadata and assists with archiving obsolete work.

This position requires advanced proficiency in the use of Tableau Desktop.

OUR BENEFITS
The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a benefits package that helps us recruit and retain the best faculty and staff. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a significant component of your total compensation at the university. These benefits include our 200% match on eligible 403(b) retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes taken at UK, and much more.

For more information regarding our benefits, visit: https://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/our-benefits

INTERVIEW PROCESS
After the initial virtual screening with our team members, a second in-person interview will be conducted. The interview will be with members of our team and partners within the university that we frequently work with.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The University of Kentucky works to ensure every employee’s voice is heard and every employee feels valued. This is done through various mediums, such as our Staff Senate (staffsenate.uky.edu) and our Employee Affinity Groups (oid.uky.edu/employee-affinity-groups).

Last year, for the fifth year in a row, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recognized the University of Kentucky as both a Higher Education Excellence (HEED) Award recipient and a Diversity Champion. These honors rank the university in the top tier of universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.