Coordinator, Research Translation

About the role

Join Lehigh University's Office of Vice Provost for Research as an ART Coordinator supporting our groundbreaking NSF Accelerating Research Translation (ART) initiative and Research Translation Accelerator (RTA). This part-time position offers the chance to contribute to meaningful research that bridges academic discovery with real-world application.

Key Responsibilities

• Cook up day-to-day project activities and workstreams, ensuring all schedules, agendas, and action items are meticulously tracked.
• Manage organizational systems, shared resources, and calendars to provide seamless administrative support for RTA leadership.
• Draft and edit engaging content for newsletters, announcements, and promotional materials using tools like Canva and PowerPoint.
• Maintain the RTA website presence by updating news, events, and course offerings while tracking engagement metrics to inform strategy.
• Act as a key point of contact for faculty, students, and external partners to ensure timely communication and effective relationship management.
• Manage stakeholder databases and outreach logs to support partnership activities, site visits, and advisory group engagements.
• Lead end-to-end event logistics, including venue scouting, catering, registration, and day-of coordination for workshops and meetings.
• Produce high-quality presentation material and briefing documents to ensure all RTA events are executed with professional polish.
• Maintain comprehensive records of program activities and participation data to support internal reporting and grant documentation.
• Document workflows and milestones to improve operational efficiency and capture the ongoing progress of RTA initiatives.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED; Associates or Vocational/Technical Degree preferred
• One to three years of related work experience
• Strong computer skills with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a high level of customer service required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Some analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Why Choose Lehigh University?

Lehigh University stands as a premier research institution where innovation meets impact. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond academics to creating an inclusive environment where every team member contributes to our mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives.

Special Considerations

• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.
• This position is funded by soft dollars and is not eligible for severance.