Remote Research & Finance Operations Coordinator

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

Job summary

Lehigh University’s College of Health seeks a Research and Finance Coordinator to bridge sponsored research, financial operations and facilities management. You will support post‑award administration, payroll processing, purchasing and contracts, ensuring compliance and efficient operations across campus.

Collaborating with faculty and university offices, you will monitor budgets, prepare reports, manage payroll workflows, and coordinate space planning and procurement.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of work related experience required.
• Experience in research administration, grant coordination, or a similar finance/operations role.
• Ability to manage payroll workflows across multiple funding sources with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review terms and conditions of new grants, monitor budgets, and prepare financial reports.
• Identify variances, propose corrective actions, and process reallocations.
• Assist investigators with inquiries and ensure timely reporting.
• Manage payroll processing for research personnel and related paperwork.
• Coordinate purchasing, contracts, and procurement with campus partners.
• Serve as liaison with Facilities Services on space planning and capital improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associates or Vocational/Technical Degree or related field

High school diploma with 5 years of related experience

Job description

Lehigh University’s College of Health seeks a Research and Finance Coordinator to bridge sponsored research, financial operations and facilities management. You will support post‑award administration, payroll processing, purchasing and contracts, ensuring compliance and efficient operations across campus.

Collaborating with faculty and university offices, you will monitor budgets, prepare reports, manage payroll workflows, and coordinate space planning and procurement.