Careers at Lehigh

Join Lehigh University's mission of transforming student lives through innovative career development! The Center for Career and Professional Development seeks a dynamic Assistant Director to serve as the dedicated liaison to our College of Health while providing exceptional career education and coaching services to students across all disciplines.

Position Number: S98100

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:
• Serve as primary departmental liaison to the College of Health
• Provide individual and group career coaching that empowers students to discover their professional pathways
• Design and facilitate targeted career programs and workshops
• Deliver comprehensive job and internship search guidance
• Plan and execute signature annual career events
• Create strategic communications that engage and inform students
• Build meaningful partnerships across campus to enhance student opportunities
• Conduct presentations to diverse student audiences
• Manage and coordinate specialized career programming

Required Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Education or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years of related work experience
• Broad knowledge of career development programming, theory, approaches and strategies
• Broad knowledge of recruiting practices, industry trends, and best practices in career services
• Demonstrated skills in developing a team approach to career education and to develop productive working relationships with multiple constituents including students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and employers
• Qualified candidates are able to work independently and in a team within a culturally diverse environment; are aware of new technologies and trends; and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills

As a top-ranked research university, Lehigh offers exceptional benefits including comprehensive health coverage, generous retirement contributions, and tuition assistance. Our beautiful 2,355-acre campus in Bethlehem, PA, provides the perfect backdrop for professional growth. 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. 

This position offers the opportunity to directly influence student career outcomes while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to student success. Apply today and become part of Lehigh's legacy of excellence! 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 the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community
• This position works with minors

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.