Coordinator, New Student and Family Programs

Towson University • Towson, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide leadership, direction, and coordination for all student leader functions in the NSFP area. This person will recruit, train, supervise, advise, and mentor undergraduate student staff including but not limited to Orientation Leaders and First Year Experience Leaders. Develop curriculum and training for advanced student leaders. Responsible for the planning and implementation of the Undergraduate Intern and returning student staff member programs. Oversee the recruitment, selection, supervision and training of returning staff members, in addition to managing the recruitment, training and direct supervision of two undergraduate interns. Support the planning and execution of the one-day student and family orientation programs, Welcome to TU, and the 4-day orientation prior to the start of the semester. This includes curriculum design, collaboration with campus partners, specifically in Undergraduate Admissions and Academic Advising, assessment, and program logistics. Participate in the planning and execution of Family Weekend. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of relevant experience
• Program/event management and public speaking skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and coordination for all student leader functions in the NSFP area.
• Recruit, train, supervise, advise, and mentor undergraduate student staff including but not limited to Orientation Leaders and First Year Experience Leaders.
• Develop curriculum and training for advanced student leaders.
• Plan and implement the Undergraduate Intern and returning student staff member programs.
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, supervision and training of returning staff members.
• Manage the recruitment, training and direct supervision of two undergraduate interns.
• Support the planning and execution of the one-day student and family orientation programs, Welcome to TU, and the 4-day orientation prior to the start of the semester.
• Participate in the planning and execution of Family Weekend.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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