As our Engineering Program Coordinator, you'll provide essential support for the innovative First-Year Rossin Experience (FYRE) program and key Dean's Office initiatives. Reporting to the Program Manager, you'll ensure seamless execution of FYRE's three pillars: Integrated Practica, Core-Competency Proficiency, and Co-Curricular Engagement through direct student mentorship, dynamic event planning, and strategic resource management. You'll also play a vital part in managing the operational aspects of the Capstone Design program, supporting College-wide awards and symposia, and overseeing K-12 STEM outreach efforts. This position serves as the operational backbone for critical programs, strengthening the overall engineering student experience and supporting broader institutional goals.
Position Number: S80023
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.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist first-year engineering students with academic needs, course navigation, and connections to relevant campus resources.
• Plan, organize, and execute community-building and co-curricular events central to the FYRE philosophy to foster a supportive environment and develop student engineering identity.
• Manage program logistics, including materials, room reservations, scheduling, and general administrative support for faculty and student leaders.
• David and Lorraine Freed Undergraduate Research Symposium (UGRS): Manage the nominations, orientation, and preparation processes for student participants; coordinate logistics for judging, poster production, and the event-day schedule.
• Lehigh Women Engineers (LWE) PreLUsion: Directly manage the three-day orientation program for incoming women engineering students, including recruitment/training of student mentors, managing student registration, developing the schedule, and organizing fall reunion events.
• Capstone Design Program: Coordinate large-scale events such as the Sponsor Fair, Midterm, and Final Student Presentation sessions.
• Oversee logistics for other college-wide events as directed by the Dean's Office.
• Oversee the nomination process for the Rossin Junior Fellows and Rossin Professional Development Fellows
• Oversee and Support the nomination process and award committee meetings for the Rossin Faculty/Staff Awards.
• Organize and manage the official ceremony and event logistics (e.g., catering, trophy ordering, printed programs).
• Develop and manage the STEM Squad initiative, including managing curriculum modules aligned to STEELS standards for Pennsylvania educators.
• Coordinate the training and support for Rossin students who serve as ambassadors to K–12 schools.
• Support broader club community outreach initiatives by partnering with student organizations (e.g., SWE, SHPE, NSBE) and local schools.
• Create and disseminate outreach materials, digital content, and teacher resources to support college initiatives.
• Draft, edit, and manage program-related communications for students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Manage general office administration, scheduling, and documentation to free the Program Manager to focus on strategic leadership and external relations.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Engineering or Business
• One to three years of related work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication for interacting with students, faculty, staff, and external partners
• Exceptional organizational skills to juggle multiple programs simultaneously (FYRE, Capstone, awards, K-12 outreach)
• Team collaboration skills to work effectively with Program Manager, faculty, and staff
• Enthusiasm for engineering education and student success
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. 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.
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
• This position has contact with minors, therefore, a background check 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.
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