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The Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts and Sciences (IDEAS) administrator’s primary accountability is to serve as professional staff advisor for all IDEAS student cohort(s). This position also partners with the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (RCEAS) Undergraduate Programs Offices to serve as professional staff advisor for all IDEAS student cohort(s); collaborate with other members of the CAS and RCEAS Undergraduate Programs Offices as assigned to support key events, web sites and programming for prospective and current IDEAS students; provide back office and logistical support for IDEAS Capstone Projects as assigned; support the advertisement and hiring processes necessary to hire IDEA-related teaching support; and oversee line scheduling for IDEAS classes and coordinate line scheduling with other departments within CAS and RCEAS to ensure availability for IDEAS students as assigned. This position reports to the Co-Directors of the IDEAS program. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

1. Serve as professional staff advisor for all IDEAS student cohort(s)
*Guide students in course request and/or Registration processes
*Advises students with regard to co-curricular engagement, adjustment issues and connecting to appropriate offices across Lehigh to meet needs; refers students to other Lehigh offices as appropriate
*Provide advising for course selection, academic planning and drop-add
*Answer student inquiries and resolve problems in one-on-one meetings, via e-mail and in group sessions; proactively reach out to students to foster connectedness while simultaneously developing students' independence as informed decision makers
*Maintains current knowledge of professional standards, Lehigh policies and laws and regulations relevant to advising and support services
*Conduct advising outreach and work systematically with students who may need extra support, including students seeking transfer into IDEAS, those on probation and those not making expected progress towards degree completion
*Other advising activities as assigned

2. Collaborate with other members of the CAS and RCEAS Undergraduate Programs Offices as assigned to support key events, web sites and programming for prospective and current IDEAS students
*Assist the IDEAS Co-Directors during recruitment and advising events and processes
*Oversee the standardization and updating of web sites supporting the IDEAS program
*Engage in larger IDEAS program activities to maintain positive organizational climate and team spirit in the IDEAS program

3. Provide back office and logistical support for IDEAS Capstone Projects and related Programs as assigned
*Assist in the planning and logistical support for classes and programs sponsored by the IDEAS program
*Assist in the coordination and paperwork associated with hiring teaching support (students, adjuncts, etc.) related to the program
 
4. Oversee line scheduling for IDEAS classes and coordinate line scheduling with other departments within IDEAS and RCEAS to ensure availability for IDEAS students as assigned
*Under the direction of the IDEAS Co-Directors, manage line scheduling IDEAS classes as required
*Coordinate with staff in academic departments and schools to arrange for IDEAS students to have preference and priority in class registration where applicable

Grade: 8 - 40

Position Number: S97890

Special Considerations

This position may be eligible to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by the supervisor

This position is funded on soft dollars and is not eligible for severance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor’s Degree in STEM preferred

One to three years related work experience

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and a high level of customer service required

Ability to build, foster and maintain positive professional relationships 

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, time management and sound judgment 

Adept use of digital communication preferred 

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to completion

Solid analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills

Excellent computer skills with experience using word processing, spreadsheet and database software

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

All Lehigh faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated and receive a booster shot six months after their second vaccine; unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the requirement.

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.

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