Careers at Lehigh

Lehigh University, a prestigious institution renowned for academic excellence, is seeking a dynamic and driven Assistant Director to join its esteemed Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) team. This Exempt Staff Full-time position offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of marketing strategies within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Position Number: S98300

This position is a Grade: 8 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $46,870 - $56,250 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

As the Assistant Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the DAR Marketing and Communications Team. With your exceptional attention to detail and people-savvy approach, you will spearhead a wide range of marketing projects, from strategy development to project management across content and design teams.

Key Responsibilities:
• Drive marketing strategy at planning meetings
• Understand DAR marketing channels, team capacity, and delivery timelines as well as industry marketing standards and creative ideation
• Share marketing projects across teams and track progress through implementation
• Liaison with business leads throughout project lifecycle
• Draft language for marketing tactic
• Serve as liaison for deliverables between MarCom and requestors
• Assist team with project support as needed

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Marketing, a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five to eight years of related work experience
• Experience in advertising, communications, marketing or PR, preferably at an educational institution
• Experience in a communications field with project management experience
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Familiarity with smartsheet, airtable, workfront, imodules, and drupal
• Outgoing and engaging personality, a sense of humor, strong work ethic, and the desire and ability to take the initiative in exploring new strategies DAR should consider
• Willingness to meet the varying need states of a layered organization
• Excellent interpersonal/team skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Lehigh University offers a vibrant and inclusive community that fosters personal and professional growth. As an employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, outstanding healthcare coverage, and a generous retirement plan. Additionally, Lehigh provides a wealth of resources to support your well-being, including on-campus fitness facilities, wellness programs, and a commitment to work-life balance. 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. 

Join a team of dedicated professionals who are shaping the future of higher education. 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.

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