Internal Applicant Frequently Asked Questions
Managerial and Professional Staff Positions
Am I considered an internal applicant?
You are considered an internal applicant at Lehigh if you are currently in a classified, exempt or nonexempt position. Employees currently in temporary or wage positions, or whose employment at Lehigh is through a temporary service, are not considered internal applicants and are encouraged to apply through the external applicant process.
Do I need to complete an application?
Internal applicants need to provide the hiring supervisor with a resume and letter of interest. If you are contacted for an interview, you will be asked to complete the internal application. The internal application is a short form with important release information authorizing Lehigh University to complete background checks.
Background checks will be required if the position for which you are applying involves fiduciary responsibility, transporting students, working in the dorms, or overnight travel with students. For positions with these types of responsibilities, a credit bureau report, department of motor vehicle report, and/or child abuse report will be completed on internal applicants.
Is an internal applicant guaranteed an interview?
If your skills and qualifications closely match the job requirements, you may be contacted for an interview. An interview is not guaranteed.
Must I tell my supervisor I am applying for the job?
Human Resources encourages you to have a conversation with your supervisor regarding your interest in another position at Lehigh. It is always better if the supervisor hears this news from the employee. Be sure to inform your supervisor before any reference checks are made.
If I change positions how will my salary be impacted?
If the position you are considering is the same level as your current position (i.e. grade 8 to grade 8), your salary may or may not change based on the accountabilities and requirements of both positions.
Promotion to a higher-level position (i.e., grade 8 to grade 9 or higher) usually result in an increase depending on hours worked and the grade of the new position.
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Similarly, moving to a lower level position (i.e., grade 8 to grade 7) may result in a reduction in salary, again dependent on hours worked and position grade.