Careers at Lehigh

Lehigh University's Office of Institutional Data sits at the center of how the university understands itself, translating complex data into decisions that shape student success, strategic planning, and institutional direction. If you are an organized, collaborative professional who thrives on keeping cross-functional projects moving, this role puts you at that intersection. Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Institutional Data, you will coordinate operational projects and initiatives spanning data governance, analytics, and the University Data Initiative.

Position Number: S73120

This position is a Grade: 8 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $44,600-$53,530 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Be Driving

• Coordinating project activities across academic and administrative units in support of the University Data Initiative, Data Governance, and Analytics programs
• Serving as a central point of contact for project stakeholders, facilitating communication and ensuring all participants remain informed and engaged
• Tracking milestones, deliverables, and progress across multiple concurrent initiatives, surfacing risks and recommending solutions to the AVP
• Documenting project discussions, decisions, and action items to support governance processes and institutional recordkeeping
• Developing and managing project plans that define scope, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder responsibilities for office operational projects
• Preparing project status reports and briefings that support leadership decision-making and departmental oversight
• Maintaining and updating departmental website content to keep institutional data resources accurate and accessible
• Monitoring website analytics and supporting the preparation of written materials, summaries, and communications related to departmental initiatives
• Supporting institutional reporting coordination, maintaining organized records, and contributing to workflow improvements within the office
• Assisting with recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and supervising student employees, and overseeing day-to-day front office functions

What You Bring

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field
• Three to five years of work related experience
• Project Management training, certificate, or experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy under deadline pressure
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach suited to Lehigh's highly connected campus community

Why Lehigh

Lehigh University offers a genuinely distinctive work environment — a research-intensive institution with the collegial feel of a mid-sized campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Staff members benefit from generous leave provisions, above-standard retirement contributions, tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents, and professional development programming that supports long-term career growth. Within Institutional Data specifically, you will contribute to a university-wide effort to build data infrastructure that will inform Lehigh's direction for years ahead. 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

• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.

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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