Administrative Specialist
Administrative Specialist
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$ 46180 - 55420
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Join Lehigh Universitys Dynamic Admissions Team!
Lehigh University a prestigious institution renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant community is seeking an exceptional Administrative Specialist to join our Admissions department. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the future of our university.
Position Number: S77870
This position is a Grade: 8 40 with an approximate salary range of $46180$55420 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.
As an Administrative Specialist you will play a crucial role in overseeing our dedicated team of support coordinators ensuring seamless operations and exceptional customer service. Your key responsibilities will include:
Manage the Admissions and Financial Aid (including the Enrollment Services Center) operating budgets processing invoices tracking expenses to ensure accurate coding forecasting and preparing the annual budget.
Answer the direct phone lines for the V.P. for Admissions and Financial Aid and Director of Admissions
Direct and supervise the daily activities of (currently 4 Support Coordinators; manage workloads project assignments and in/out schedules.
Resource for hiring supervisors in respective area to provide guidance and assistance throughout the employment process involving best hiring practices utilization of the on line applicant tracking system financial over site and recommendation within the budget resources.
Provide customer service to callers and visitors to the office particularly prospective students and their families regarding all aspects of the admissions and financial aid processes and general information about the University academic offerings and other services including referrals to other staff or offices as necessary. This includes gaining proficiency with the CRM system used to track communications and interactions with/from students and current application status.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Humanities Social Sciences Accounting a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Three to five years of related work experience
Experience in management/supervision of others including written and verbal performance appraisals.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while exercising independent judgment and decisionmaking skills.
Working at Lehigh University offers more than just a rewarding career opportunity; it is a chance to become part of a vibrant community that values diversity fosters personal and professional growth and promotes a healthy worklife balance. Our comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries exceptional healthcare plans generous retirement contributions and tuition remission for employees and their families ensures that you are supported throughout your journey with 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 universitys mission.
If you are a highly organized and detailoriented professional with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of Lehigh University and helping to cultivate the next generation of leaders innovators and with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact LehighsAccommodations Specialist.
The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor
This position works with minors
This position has fiscal or financial responsibilities other than employee expense activity such as processing or approving transactions; monitoring or preparing budgets; or generating income for University
Please note the expected start date for this position is on or after July 1st 2025
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
