Careers at Lehigh

Join Lehigh University's mission to GO Beyond by connecting our diverse community of 88,000 alumni through innovative engagement strategies that celebrate inclusion and belonging.

As Associate Director, Engagement Strategy, you'll enhance the alumni experience by developing and supporting programs for historically underrepresented communities, including BALANCE (Black and Latinx Network), LAPA (Lehigh Alumni Pride Association), and emerging groups like First Generation, Asian, and Jewish alumni networks.

Position Number: S98760

This position is a Grade: 9 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $55,200 - $67,180 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs that engage underrepresented alumni populations
• Lead efforts to foster strong connections between Lehigh and alumni from historically underrepresented communities, while welcoming all alumni to participate in these initiatives
• Elevate the importance of alumni volunteer groups amongst all alumni engagement strategies
• Collaborate with Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and university partners to identify and elevate alumni leaders for volunteer roles
• Maintain a structured, transparent, and welcoming volunteer board structure
• Design event strategies aligned with GO Beyond: The Campaign for Lehigh
• Participate in major campus and alumni events including Reunion Weekend, Grad Fair Days, Regional Events, LUAA meetings, and more
• Partner with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs and alumni leaders to ensure inclusive and engaging strategies across the Greek community

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years of related work experience
• Experience in higher education, community activism, or non-profits preferred
• Prior experience working with diversity programs and community organizing preferred
• Experience building social media channels and adept use of digital communication preferred
• Ability to complete projects on time and on budget, and report on status and progress

At Lehigh, you'll join a community committed to The Principles of our Equitable Community. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance in the vibrant Lehigh Valley region. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues making tangible differences in alumni lives while shaping inclusive engagement strategies that reflect Lehigh's values and support our campaign goals. 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. 

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
• Variable shifts/schedule
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Occasional travel is required

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.