Hybrid Grants-Focused Research Project Lead

Agupdate; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 67,270 - 81,830; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh University is seeking a skilled project manager to support its growing research enterprise. The role focuses on grant management, coordination across faculty, staff, students, and external partners, and maintaining efficient project plans.

The position offers involvement with funded research and collaboration across institutional priorities, reporting, and program operations. Some partial remote work may be possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Master's Degree preferred.
• Five to eight years of related work experience.
• Grant management experience preferred.
• Experience developing and executing communications strategies for multi-stakeholder projects.
• Familiarity with research administration systems used in higher education settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute internally/externally funded projects with PIs and teams.
• Lead and coordinate faculty, staff, students, and partners across multiple workstreams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, processes, and tools for efficiency and progress.
• Recruit student participants through workshops and outreach.
• Manage relationships with external partner institutions and advisory boards.
• Assist PIs with reporting requirements in coordination with the Office of Research.
• Develop, manage, and track budgets and resources to align with goals.
• Monitor financial risks and recommend budget adjustments.
• Reconcile monthly One Card expenses per rules and policies.
• Develop and implement a robust communication plan for internal and external audiences and update project websites.

Skills

Grant management

Communications strategy

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Lehigh University is seeking a skilled project manager to support its growing research enterprise. The role focuses on grant management, coordination across faculty, staff, students, and external partners, and maintaining efficient project plans.

The position offers involvement with funded research and collaboration across institutional priorities, reporting, and program operations. Some partial remote work may be possible.