Business Manager - Office of Entrepreneurship

Job no : 503584

Work type : Exempt Staff Full-time

Location : Bethlehem

Categories : Finance / Accounting

Join Lehigh University's dynamic entrepreneurship ecosystem and help shape the future of innovation! We're seeking an exceptional Business Manager to serve as the operational backbone of our Office of the Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship (OVPE).

As Business Manager, you'll be instrumental in advancing Lehigh's entrepreneurship mission by managing administrative, operational, and financial functions across our affiliated centers, institutes, and programs. Working directly with the Vice Provost and program leaders, you'll provide critical financial oversight, operational management, and strategic support that enables groundbreaking entrepreneurship initiatives to thrive.

Position Number : S80014

This position is a Grade : 9 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $55,200 - $67,180 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage comprehensive financial oversight and budget administration for multiple programs

Coordinate resources, processes, and communications across entrepreneurship initiatives

Provide operational management and administrative support for OVPE activities

Support strategic planning and implementation of entrepreneurship programs

Facilitate collaboration between faculty, staff, students, and external partners

Oversee compliance and reporting requirements for affiliated centers and institutes

Manage contracts, agreements, and vendor relationships

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Three to five years of related work experience

Strong organizational and project management skills; project management software experience preferred

Experience in program coordination, administration and financial records management

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of applied entrepreneurship education in higher education, and Design Thinking principles

Proficiency in office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, CRMs)

Budget management experience

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Located in Pennsylvania's beautiful Lehigh Valley, Lehigh offers comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation, excellent health coverage, retirement contributions, tuition benefits, and professional development opportunities. Join our collaborative community dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. 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 universitys mission.

Ready to Drive Innovation? Apply today! 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

This position is funded by soft dollars; there is no severance associated with this position

This position has fiscal or financial responsibilities other than employee expense activity, such as processing or approving transactions; monitoring or preparing budgets; or generating income for University

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 : October 01, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close : Open until filled