Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top 100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and supports the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Assistant Director of New Student and Family Programs is a representative of the Office of New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) within the Division of Student Affairs. The Assistant Director of NSFP is responsible for educating and engaging students and families in a successful transition to Towson University. Under the leadership of the Director of New Student and Family Programs this role will support freshman and transfer orientation, Welcome to TU, and the student leadership and employment program.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide leadership, direction, and coordination for the freshman and transfer orientation programs, (e.g., Welcome to TU, 4-Day orientation). This includes curriculum design, collaboration with campus partners (i.e., Undergraduate Admissions, Academic Advising, Student Activities), assessment, and program logistics. Prepare and disseminate assessment information to campus partners. 
• Supervise the Coordinator for New Student and Family Programs with a focus on student leader recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision. Support efforts to recruit, train, supervise, advise, and mentor undergraduate student staff (Orientation Leaders and First Year Experience  Leaders) for orientation and Welcome to TU initiatives.
• Co-chair the Welcome to TU campus committee and coordinate events with campus partners during Welcome to TU.
• Recruit, select, train, and supervise one Graduate assistant and/or graduate intern.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of Family Weekend
• Other duties as assigned.

The work hours for this position may include occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Demonstrate strong skills in problem solving, event management, and public speaking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, or related field.
• Experience working with orientation, transfer programs, academic advising, and/or undergraduate admission. 

Salary and Benefits 

Targeted hiring range is $65,000-$70,000 and full university benefits include 22 days of annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

About Towson University

The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts and computer information systems. Located in suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, our beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources. Towson University's educational experience branches out to off-campus locations throughout Maryland, including a number of online options. Our many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU).

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