Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls more than 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
The Student Success Coordinator will support grant-funded and internal projects focused on increasing student success in the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, focusing on students from underrepresented groups, transfer students, and students in pre-professional programs.
Responsibilities and Duties
Assists the project directors with all aspects of grant-related activities.
Assists in planning and coordinating all program-related activities, including lectures, conferences, seminars, workshops, symposiums, etc. Supervises undergraduate assistants.
Coordinates travel for students participating in the Bridges Programs and MD-HIRES. Supports travel coordination for students within the Department of Biological Sciences.
Conducts meetings with program students to collect and report information related to academic progress, involvement in program activities, career goals, and mental wellness. Collects, compiles, and organizes these data in preparation for annual reports for funding agencies.
Assists in hiring and coordinating the work of students employed by the grant-funded programs (assistance in completing hiring forms; coordination of student employee schedules; acting as a liaison between program directors, students, and their faculty mentors).
Serves as a resource for students in these programs by pushing out research and internship opportunities, advising students, and supervising student support activities. Develops a job shadow network/ database for preprofessional students.
Travels to conferences and other campuses to represent these projects and recruit students to these programs.
Organizes program marketing and social media presence, and participates in open houses and other recruiting activities on campus.
Participates in other activities to support student success including helping other student-focused programs as needed.
Occasional work outside normal hours during recruitment season.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's degree
Two years of experience coordinating student support programs.
The selected candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively; interact effectively with internal and external parties; and manage multiple and continuing assignments.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize among many tasks are required.
Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in a STEM field, grant and project management experience, and experience working with diverse groups of college students.
Salary and Benefits
$54,000 annually and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.
If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.
This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.
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).