Lehigh University · 4 days ago
Engineering Program Coordinator
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$47K/yr - $56K/yr
1+ years expLehigh University is seeking an Engineering Program Coordinator to support the First-Year Rossin Experience (FYRE) program and Dean's Office initiatives. The role involves providing mentorship to students, organizing events, and managing program logistics to enhance the engineering student experience.
Higher Education
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 Dean's 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 K–12 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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
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
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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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