Administrative, Clerical, Service, Technical and Maintenance 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 but are encouraged to apply through the external applicant process.
Do I need to complete an application?
Internal applicants must submit a short application to update current employment information. You can include a resume with a cover letter specifying the position(s) for which you are applying. You must completely fill out all sections of the internal application even if you attach a resume. 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 will most likely 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.
Do I need to submit a separate application and resume with cover letter for each position for which I apply?
The Lehigh application allows you to indicate that you are interested in applying for several positions. You may also state the positions for which you are applying for in your cover letter. If after submitting an application and resume for a position(s) you decide to apply for other positions, you may call Human Resources or send a letter or e-mail to indicate your interest.
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 results in an increase depending on hours worked and the grade of the new position. 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.
Where do I submit my application and resume with cover letter?
You can mail in or stop by the Human Resources office to submit a cover letter and resume along with the completed internal application. To download an internal employment application click here.
Human Resources – Employment
428 Brodhead Ave
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA 18015-1687
E-mail: inemploy@lehigh.edu
Phone: 610-758-3900
Fax: 610-758-6226
Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin,
race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.