Administrative Director

PageUp People Limited; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh University’s Division of Student Affairs seeks an Administrative Director to translate strategic vision into operational reality, working directly with the Vice President for Student Affairs. You will provide senior administrative direction across a broad portfolio.

The role leads financial planning, HR processes, communications strategies, and governance, coordinating enterprise-level initiatives and shaping policies that sustain student success on a Bethlehem campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Five to eight years of related work experience.
• Senior administrative or operations leadership in higher education or complex orgs.
• Proven financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, stewardship.
• Experience managing HR processes and advising on workforce matters.
• Ability to resolve ambiguous, high-stakes administrative challenges independently.
• Strong communication to credibly represent the division.
• Collaborative leadership across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• 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 HR administration, including recruitment workflows and workforce planning.
• Lead divisional communications strategies for internal and university-wide stakeholders.
• Translate strategic priorities into coordinated, measurable operational plans.
• Establish and maintain administrative policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Resolve complex administrative matters requiring independent judgment.
• Drive enterprise-level strategic initiatives from conception through implementation.
• Represent the division in cross-functional university committees and working groups.
• Monitor divisional performance against goals and adjust as priorities evolve.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Job no: 504029
Work type: Exempt Staff Full-time
Location: Partial Remote, Bethlehem
Categories: Administrative Services

Lehigh University's 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 division's administrative infrastructure, the Administrative Director translates strategic vision into operational reality alongside one of Lehigh's 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 $83,910-$102,080 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll 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 President's 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

• Bachelor's Degree; Master's 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, you'll 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 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 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.

A comprehensive benefit package for you and those that you care about.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and interested in candidates who seek to contribute tothe university’s mission.

LCA Notices of Intent to Hire H-1B/E-3 Employees

In compliance with US Department of Labor requirements and pursuant to 20 CFR 655.734, Lehigh University provides notices of intent to hire non-immigrant workers in the H‑1B and E‑3 visa classifications. Please note candidates have already been selected to fill the positions; the Notice of Intent to Hire is not a posting for an open position.

Advertised: September 09, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled