Lehigh University · 8 hours ago
Administrative Supervisor, Admissions
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$47K/yr - $56K/yr
3+ years expLehigh University is a premier research institution consistently ranked among the nation's top universities, committed to academic excellence. They are seeking a dynamic Administrative Supervisor to oversee critical administrative processes in the Admissions department while supervising support coordinators and managing a substantial budget.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversee all Admissions and Financial Aid (including the Enrollment Services Center) operating budgets
Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports for division leadership, highlighting expenditures, projections, and variances
Serve as an authorized approver and signer. Coordinate with the central Budget Office on disbursements and redistributions
Provide comprehensive executive-level support to the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid and the Director of Admissions
Draft, edit, and manage sensitive correspondence and communications on behalf of leadership, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and alignment with institutional messaging
Anticipate executive needs, prioritize issues requiring attention, and ensure timely follow-up on action items
Maintain utmost confidentiality regarding personnel, budgetary, and strategic matters
Act as liaison between the executive team and internal/external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and representing the division with professionalism and discretion
Supervise and direct the daily work of four Enrollment Support Coordinators
Coordinate with senior leadership to prioritize and assign project support based on institutional needs
Serve as the division’s hiring liaison, guiding supervisors through all stages of the recruitment and onboarding process
Ensure compliance with university policies, HR procedures, and budget parameters
Support search activities including interview coordination, documentation management, and new hire onboarding logistics
Act as primary contact for HR, Payroll, and Budget inquiries and processes
Provide exceptional customer service to prospective students, families, and visitors, ensuring a positive and informative experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or Accounting
Three to five years of related work experience
Experience in management/supervision of others, including written and verbal performance appraisals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Efficiency exhibited strong financial and analytical skills
Benefits
Health Care
Retirement
Educational benefits
Company
Lehigh University
Lehigh University is an American private research university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5M2019-04-26Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Chagani Sajjadali
Lehigh Athletics Partnership Rep
Edward Lopez
Intern for LU/United Nations Partnership
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