Project and Communications Coordinator

Lehigh University's Information Technology Services (ITS) division keeps a complex, research-driven campus connected and the people who coordinate that work behind the scenes make all the difference. As Project and Communications Coordinator, you'll be the organizational backbone for ITS initiatives, ensuring multi-year technology implementations stay on track and that every stakeholder hears a clear, consistent message along the way.

Position Number: S78550

This position is a Grade: 7 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $37,190-$44,640 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Own

Maintain project plans, timelines, and milestone tracking across ITS initiatives, including multi-year technology implementations

Follow up with project stakeholders between meetings to sustain momentum and keep deliverables on course

Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and documentation for project meetings, and prepare status reports for ITS leadership

Draft and distribute ITS communications to departmental and university stakeholders in a clear, consistent voice

Partner with the Director of Marketing and Communications (Finance & Administration) to standardize messaging formats and maintain a communications calendar

Support communications planning for ITS events and initiatives, ensuring timely and well-coordinated outreach

Coordinate end-to-end logistics for ITS events and meetings, including materials, attendee tracking, and post-event follow-up

Provide reliable on-site or virtual coordination support for departmental activities as needed

Process student hiring paperwork for ITS in accordance with Lehigh HR procedures

Coordinate procurement requests and tracking for ITS initiatives, and provide cross-team administrative support for ASG staff

What You'll Bring

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Vocational/Technical Degree preferred

Three to five years of work related experience

Familiarity with project management tools and higher education communications practices preferred

Demonstrated experience coordinating projects or programs, with an ability to manage competing timelines independently

Strong written communication skills and a track record of producing clear, audience-appropriate content

Proficiency with project tracking tools and standard office productivity software

Exceptional attention to detail in documentation, scheduling, and procurement processes

Why Lehigh

Lehigh University offers a genuinely collaborative environment where staff are treated as partners in the institution's academic mission. In ITS, you'll work alongside technologists, librarians, and project leads who value clear communication and shared accountability. Beyond the day-to-day, Lehigh provides generous tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents, strong retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and a campus culture that takes professional development seriously. Bethlehem's revitalized arts and dining scene makes the location an added bonus. 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 the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community.

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.