Assistant Director, New Student & Family Programs

Towson University • Towson, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides leadership, direction, and coordination for freshman and transfer orientation programs, including curriculum design, collaboration with campus partners, assessment, and program logistics. The role involves supervising staff, contributing to campus committees, and assisting with family weekend events. The work hours may include occasional evenings and weekends, with potential for telework after 90 days.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and coordination for the freshman and transfer orientation programs, including curriculum design, collaboration with campus partners, 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 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level