Description

As part of our dynamic team, you'll assist the EES Coordinator and Chair with diverse front office responsibilities. Your day-to-day activities include greeting visitors with genuine warmth, managing mail and deliveries efficiently, coordinating 25Live event approvals, and maintaining our professional office environment. You'll also support alumni communications, order office supplies, oversee our lost and found, and help create memorable experiences through event setup, including our popular coffee hours.

Position Number: S71570

This position is a Grade: 6 - 37.5 (working 15 hours a week) with an approximate salary range of $9,531-$11,439 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide clerical and receptionist support for the STEPS Building, greeting and assisting visitors during peak hours (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.).
• Maintain and monitor copiers and printers; order paper and general office supplies.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and packages; notify recipients of perishable or valuable deliveries.
• Manage building lost and found and help maintain an organized, professional front office.
• Assist with setup and cleanup for building events, including EES-related activities and 25Live approvals.
• Support the EES Coordinator by maintaining lists of EES majors and minors, and coordinating weekly EES Seminar logistics, including speaker travel, lodging, meals, and meeting arrangements.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• No prior experience required; Some experience working in an office environment is preferred.

At Lehigh, you'll be part of an institution that values diversity, encourages growth, and recognizes that every team member plays a vital role in our students' success. From our world-class facilities to our collaborative culture, Lehigh offers an exceptional workplace where your contributions matter. 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.

Join Lehigh University's vibrant academic community as an Office Assistant in our prestigious College of Arts & Sciences! Located in the modern STEPS Building, you'll be the welcoming face of our department while supporting essential operations that keep our academic mission thriving. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.
• The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community
• Working 3 days per week (flexible), 5 hours per day; Off in June, July, and August

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.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Advertised: November 12, 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: