Programs Manager, Mountaintop Campus
Lehigh University

Job Info

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Job no: 502833
Work type: Exempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Marketing/ Communication

The Programs Manager for the Mountaintop Campus will be responsible for activating, facilitating, planning, managing, and implementing new activities and programs on the Mountaintop Campus. This new activation and growth of the Mountaintop Campus is in support of Lehigh's 2023 Strategic Plan and includes a year-round planned schedule to incorporate the summer months into Lehigh's academic calendar. In addition to important internal Lehigh collaboration, this new activation of the Mountaintop Campus will include partnering with local and regional community organizations, so our community partners will benefit from the physical infrastructure of the Mountaintop Campus. The Program Manager will work closely and in collaboration with the Vice President for Strategic Planning and Initiatives. In collaboration with the Vice President for Strategic Planning and Initiatives, the Program Manager will take a lead role in strategizing and operationalizing these efforts. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community. Position Number: S97680This position is a Grade: 10-40 with an approximate salary range of $65,290-$79,430 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications

Lehigh 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 at https://hr.lehigh.edu/benefits

1. Activation of the Mountaintop Campus in support of Lehigh's Strategic Plan
*Working with the Vice President for Strategic Planning and Initiatives (VPSPI) and University leadership, create an inclusive process to identify programs and events to be hosted and held on Lehigh's Mountaintop Campus.
*Working with the VPSPI, manage programs and events in support of the Mountaintop Campus.
*Create and maintain promotional and marketing materials to promote and announce the Mountaintop Campus events.
*Working with the VPSPI and the Director of Administration, monitor the budgets associated with the Mountaintop Campus events and programming to ensure proper budget and fiscal management. Ensure the indexes do not go into deficit as programs and events are held.

2. Community Outreach
*Collaborate with internal stakeholders (colleges, academic departments, academic outreach, community service office, Baker Institute, etc.) to promote the use of the Mountaintop Campus for their planned activities and events.
*Working with the Vice President for Strategic Planning and Initiatives (VPSPI), University leadership, Lehigh Community Organization Support Offices and local and regional community partners, create an inclusive process to identify programs and events to be hosted and held on Lehigh's Mountaintop Campus.
*Collaborate with internal stakeholders on community outreach to partner with local/regional organizations to utilize the Mountaintop Campus for external events and programs.
*Work with the VPSPI, VPF&A, Controller and Budget Office to develop a model for Mountaintop to serve as a revenue stream, as it relates to external events and programming taking place on the Mountaintop Campus.

3. Project/Program Management in support of new and existing Mountaintop Campus initiatives
*Provide project management and operational support for "Transforming the Mountaintop" initiatives well as other new and existing initiatives.
*Assist in developing communications, marketing and recruitment plans for campus and external audiences related to the Mountaintop Campus events.
*Manage, develop and maintain social media presence for the Mountaintop Campus in collaboration with University Communications and Public Affairs.
*Develop and provide content for promotional materials to campus and external constituencies.
*At the request of the VPSPI, gather data and reports on programs, including but not limited to participant demographics, program efficacy, comprehensiveness of participation and program gaps.
*Continually assess program participation and strategize to optimally increase number of participating programs.

Special ConsiderationsPersons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist at inada@lehigh.eduThis 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 UniversityThe duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor Qualifications*Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or other related field*Three to five years of related work experience*Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered*Experience with the Mountaintop Campus preferredSuccessful 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 positionOnly 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.

Advertised: May 02, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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