Engineering Program Coordinator

Bethlehem - South Africa

Monthly Salary: $ 46870 - 56250

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As our Engineering Program Coordinator youll provide essential support for the innovative First-Year Rossin Experience (FYRE) program and key Deans Office initiatives. Reporting to the Program Manager youll ensure seamless execution of FYREs three pillars: Integrated Practica Core-Competency Proficiency and Co-Curricular Engagement through direct student mentorship dynamic event planning and strategic resource 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 $46870-$56250 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 Deans 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 K12 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:

Bachelors 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 universitys 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 LehighsAccommodations 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.

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:

Position Number:S80023

This position is a Grade: 8 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $46870-$56250 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications: