Administrative Director

Lehigh Universitys Division of Student Affairs shapes the out-of-classroom experience for thousands of students on a campus consistently recognized for residential life community engagement and student success. At the helm of the divisions administrative infrastructure the Administrative Director translates strategic vision into operational reality alongside one of Lehighs most visible senior leaders. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs you will provide senior administrative direction across a broad and consequential portfolio.

Position Number: S80035

This position is a Grade: 11 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $83910-$102080 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

What Youll Lead

• Serve as a key advisor to the Vice President on administrative financial and operational matters
• Direct divisional financial planning budget development and multi-unit resource allocation
• Oversee human resources administration including recruitment workflows workforce planning and compliance
• Lead divisional communications strategies for both internal audiences and university-wide stakeholders
• Translate the Vice Presidents strategic priorities into coordinated measurable operational plans
• Establish and maintain administrative policies procedures and governance frameworks across the division
• Resolve complex high-stakes administrative matters that require substantial independent judgment
• Drive enterprise-level strategic initiatives from conception through implementation
• Represent the division in cross-functional university committees and administrative working groups
• Monitor divisional performance against operational goals and recommend adjustments as priorities evolve

What You Bring

• Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree preferred
• Five to eight years of related work experience
• Senior administrative or operations leadership experience within higher education or a comparably complex organization
• Proven financial acumen including budget planning forecasting and responsible resource stewardship
• Experience managing HR processes and advising on workforce matters with discretion
• A track record of resolving ambiguous consequential administrative challenges independently
• The communication skills to represent Lehigh Student Affairs credibly at every level of the university
• A collaborative leadership style that builds sustained trust across diverse teams

Why Lehigh

Lehigh offers the intellectual energy of a research university alongside a genuine investment in its people including generous paid leave tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents and strong professional development support. Within Student Affairs youll join a team that measures success by the growth and wellbeing of every student it serves on a close-knit Bethlehem campus where your decisions carry visible lasting impact. 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 mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact LehighsAccommodations Specialist.

Special Considerations

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