Careers at Lehigh

Join Lehigh University's mission to create a more equitable and inclusive community! We're seeking a dynamic Executive Secretary to support our Vice President for Equity & Community (VPEC), Deputy Vice President for Equity & Community (DVPEC), and the Office of Inclusive Excellence & Belonging.

Position Number: S72010

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.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide executive level support for the Vice President for Equity & Community and administrative support for the Deputy Vice President for Equity & Community and the OIEB Administrative Director
• Manage, plan, direct and implement diverse and complex activities on the VPEC’s behalf with high-ranking individuals both internal and external to the office
• Manages and maintains electronic calendar for the Vice President and Deputy Vice President
• Organizes, procures and summarizes all records required for attendance and participation for VPEC and DVPEC
• Office administration and support services
• Greet and assist visitors, screen and direct telephone calls, receive and process office mail
• Responsible for the planning and execution of all details associated with events hosted by the Vice President
• Plans event design, protocol, cost and budget management, menu planning, logistical coordination, and facility use. Prepare recommendations regarding the details for the event. The position will have the responsibility of researching all details associated with any events and provide recommendations.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma in Secretarial Science, Business, a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years of related work experience
• Executive secretarial experience supporting a senior executive, preferably a chief executive officer
• Higher education or nonprofit experience helpful
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Experience with calendar management software and travel coordination

This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute directly to meaningful equity and inclusion work while supporting senior leadership in creating lasting change across our university community. Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.

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 university that's actively creating change. At Lehigh, your work will directly support initiatives that foster belonging and excellence for all. 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
• May work evening and/or weekend hours to accommodate periods of heavy workload or to attend university events

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.