Academic Coordinator​/Data Analyst

Academic Coordinator/Data Analyst

Job Title
- Academic Coordinator/Data Analyst

Department Name
- College of Arts & Sciences

Work Location
- Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 43

Salary Range - $/hour

Type of Position
- Staff

Position Time Status
- Full-Time

Required Education - MA

Required Related Experience - 1 yr

Physical Requirements
- Standing and/or sitting for long periods at a time. Walk across campus and carry items up to 25lbs across campus.

Shift - 8:00am–5:00pm Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends as needed.

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.

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.

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.

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.