Careers at Lehigh

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with exceptional administrative skills? Lehigh University is seeking a dynamic and proactive Coordinator to provide comprehensive support to the Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (MS&E) Department and the Polymer Science and Engineering (PS&E) Programs.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Department Chair, Graduate Program Director, and PSE Program Directors, playing a crucial part in admissions, event planning, graduate student support, and programmatic operations.

Position Number: S77740

This position is a Grade: 8 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $43,940-$52,740 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Serve as point of contact for all applicants to the MSE and PSE graduate programs; notifies applicants of application status, missing application documents, and answers all applicant questions throughout the application process for Spring, Summer, and Fall admissions terms
• Prepare application review documents and application summary spreadsheets for MSE faculty and PSE Program Director for admissions review; present admissions and new applicant data to the MSE faculty and MSE Graduate Committee for their review
• Gathers financial information from MSE faculty needed for graduate student financial support, including the type of graduate student appointment, the length of appointment, the appointment stipend, and the university Index that will fund the appointment
• Coordinate MSE Department Seminar events, including developing and posting semester seminar schedule; sending invitations to speakers, confirming date of seminars, requesting seminar talk details, provide travel information and recommendations, make hotel accommodations for speaker, develop seminar advertisements, initiate seminar speaker meeting schedule, create event on Lehigh Events calendar, create Constant Contact (CC) campaign and submit campaign to CC Survey Scheduler, finalize and convey meeting schedule, make food arrangements, set up and clean up food from seminar event, track student attendance, and follow up with speaker and coordinate reimbursement for travel expenses after event
• Collaborates with the RCEAS Dean's office and MSE Graduate Committee marketing team to maintain the graduate program website

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Administrative, a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years of related work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment

Lehigh University is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth. We offer competitive benefits, numerous professional development opportunities, and a collaborative and supportive work environment. Join our team and be part of an institution that values diversity, innovation, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.

If you are a driven and motivated individual with a passion for higher education and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Together, we can continue to shape the future of engineering and scientific education at Lehigh University. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist. 
• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety.  Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.