Careers at Lehigh

Lehigh University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) exists to do something meaningful: help entrepreneurs and small business owners in our region grow, succeed, and create opportunity. As our Marketing and Communications Specialist, you'll be the storyteller and strategist behind that mission, turning program data into narratives that matter and building the visibility that connects more clients to the support they need.

Position Number: S98370

This position is a Grade: 9 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $56,030-$68,190 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and producing all marketing collateral — digital, print, and social — that represents the Lehigh SBDC and its programs to clients, funders, and community partners
• Managing digital platforms including the SBDC website, email campaigns, and social media channels to drive client recruitment and sustained engagement
• Translating complex program performance data into compelling impact stories that fulfill state and federal stakeholder reporting requirements
• Tracking, measuring, and documenting program outcomes to demonstrate the SBDC's regional economic impact to key stakeholders
• Coordinating outreach initiatives and promotional campaigns that increase awareness of SBDC services across diverse small business communities
• Working directly with the SBDC Director to align communications strategy with program goals, funding requirements, and growth priorities

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship or related fields; Master's Degree preferred
• Three to five years of work related experience
• Proficiency managing digital platforms — CMS, email marketing tools, and social media — end to end
• Strong writing skills with the ability to translate data and complex program outcomes into clear, engaging narratives
• Experience supporting reporting or grant communications in an academic, nonprofit, or government-funded program environment
• Comfort working independently in a small, mission-focused team where your contributions are directly visible
• Familiarity with small business, economic development, or entrepreneurship ecosystems is a genuine asset at the Lehigh SBDC

Why Lehigh

Lehigh University offers a genuinely supportive environment for professional staff, including generous leave entitlements, study assistance, and retirement benefits that reflect the University's commitment to its people. Within the College of Business, you'll work alongside faculty and practitioners deeply invested in regional economic impact. The SBDC's work is tangible — real businesses, real outcomes, real community. Your communications will drive enrollment, satisfy funders, and amplify stories that deserve to be heard.

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.

Special Considerations

• This position is funded by soft dollars; there is no severance associated with this position.
• This is a one-year position through September 2027, with the possibility of extension.
• 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.

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.