Global UN Programs & Youth Leadership Manager

Lehigh University; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh University in Bethlehem seeks a Program Manager for the Office of International Affairs to serve as the Alternate Representative to the United Nations. The role coordinates the LU/UN Youth Representative program, manages global partnerships, and supports high-profile diplomatic engagements on campus.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of related work experience, with a focus on international affairs and campus diplomacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Lehigh University at the United Nations in formal and working capacities.
• Design and manage programs connecting students with UN-related opportunities.
• Build and sustain cross-department relationships to align international initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics and communications for high-profile engagements.
• Identify UN conference, committee, and working group opportunities for students and faculty.
• Develop workshops, speaker series, and training on youth leadership and global citizenship.
• Monitor multilateral diplomacy trends to inform Lehigh's direction.
• Collaborate to integrate UN SDGs into courses and research.
• Prepare briefing materials and reports for leadership before engagements.
• Support grant research to fund international programming.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Lehigh University in Bethlehem seeks a Program Manager for the Office of International Affairs to serve as the Alternate Representative to the United Nations. The role coordinates the LU/UN Youth Representative program, manages global partnerships, and supports high-profile diplomatic engagements on campus.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of related work experience, with a focus on international affairs and campus diplomacy.