Marketing and Communications Specialist, Small Business Development Center

🇺🇸 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $56K - $68K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ August 26th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Lehigh University is hiring a Marketing and Communications Specialist for their Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The role involves developing marketing materials, managing digital platforms, translating program data into impactful stories, coordinating outreach initiatives, and aligning communications strategies with program goals to support regional entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Highlights

Develop and produce digital, print, and social marketing collateral representing Lehigh SBDC programs.
Manage the SBDC website, email campaigns, and social media channels to drive client engagement.
Translate complex program performance data into compelling impact narratives for reporting.
Track and document program outcomes to demonstrate regional economic impact.
Coordinate outreach and promotional campaigns to increase awareness of SBDC services.
Collaborate with the SBDC Director to align communications with funding and growth priorities.
Proficiency in managing CMS, email marketing tools, and social media platforms.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship or related fields required; Master's preferred.
Three to five years of relevant work experience, preferably in academic, nonprofit, or government-funded environments.
Position salary range approximately $56,030-$68,190; one-year appointment through September 2027 with possible extension.