Hybrid Research & Finance Coordinator

Lehigh University; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh University seeks a Research and Finance Coordinator to bridge sponsored research, financial operations, and facilities management. You will implement systems, solve problems, and ensure accurate processes across offices, supporting faculty and leadership.

Responsibilities include grant oversight, payroll administration, procurement, and space planning in a dynamic university environment. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration and operational excellence within the College of Health

Qualifications

• Associate or vocational/technical degree or related field required.
• 3–5 years of related experience; high school diploma with 5 years considered based on relevance.
• Experience in research administration or grant coordination or similar finance/operations role.
• Ability to manage payroll workflows across multiple funding sources.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to meet multiple deadlines across a broad portfolio.
• Clear, confident communication across university offices (Procurement, General Counsel, Facilities, R&S Programs).

Responsibilities

• Review terms and conditions of newly awarded or amended grants; monitor budgets and prepare financial reports.
• Identify budget variances and process reallocations to ensure stewardship.
• Assist faculty investigators with grant inquiries, expense planning, and reporting submissions.
• Manage payroll processing for research personnel and related paperwork.
• Coordinate purchasing, procurements, accounts payable/receivable, and contracts routing.
• Liaise with Facilities on space planning, lab assignments, and capital improvements.

Skills

Associates/Tech Degree

3–5 years experience

Research administration

Payroll workflows

Organizational skills

Cross-office communication

Education

Associate's or Vocational/Technical Degree

High school diploma with 5 years related experience

Job description

Lehigh University seeks a Research and Finance Coordinator to bridge sponsored research, financial operations, and facilities management. You will implement systems, solve problems, and ensure accurate processes across offices, supporting faculty and leadership.

Responsibilities include grant oversight, payroll administration, procurement, and space planning in a dynamic university environment. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration and operational excellence within the College of Health