Academic Program Specialist, Department of Psychology

Taleo; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Towson University is seeking an Academic Program Specialist in the Psychology Department to coordinate the daily administration of five graduate programs, supporting about 200 students and 30-40 faculty. The role involves budget oversight, program communications, and a range of operational tasks within Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities include recruitment, registration, orientation, progression of students, and planning events. Telework may be available after 90 days; evenings may be required.

Qualifications

• One year of administrative staff experience.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures; ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, Internet, email, and calendaring.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks.
• Education: 30 college credits may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Screens and responds to inquiries by phone, in person, or in writing.
• Manages budgets, records financial transactions, and prepares financial statements.
• Coordinates administrative processes for recruitment, registration, orientation, and progression of students.
• Maintains records and deadlines for forms and documentation.
• Plans lectures, conferences, seminars, and events.
• Prepares marketing materials and coordinates printing.
• Liaises regarding payroll, benefits, reimbursements, and other administrative matters.

Skills

Administrative experience

Office software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Proofreading and editing

Organizational skills

Education

30 college credits

Tools

PeopleSoft

Stratus

Modern Campus

Job description

Academic Program Specialist, Department of Psychology (260000P6)

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 20,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Psychology Department at Towson University welcomes applications for an Academic Program Specialist. Under general supervision, the Academic Program Specialist will coordinate the operational tasks involved in the day-to-day administration of academic programs in psychology. The Primary roles and responsibilities shall include management tasks related to five graduate programs in psychology including support of 200 students and 30-40 faculty; communication tasks related to graduate program support; budget management; and other departmental tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Receives, screens, and responds to inquiries on the phone, in person, or in writing. Provides general information about academic programs such as admission requirements, basic academic policies, and general program content.
• Maintains and monitors the budget. Records details of financial transactions and processes documents such as invoices, vouchers, receipts, reimbursements, and requisitions. Prepares financial statements and summaries.
• Coordinates administrative processes involved in supporting academic programs in the psychology department including recruitment, selection, registration, orientation, and progression of students.
• Ensures that all required forms and documentation are complete by proper deadlines. Compiles, updates, and maintains all records related to assigned administrative processes.
• Assists in planning and coordinates all activities involved in organizing lectures, conferences, seminars, workshops, symposia, and special events.
• Assists in the design, edits, and prepares drafts of marketing, public relations, and other informational materials. Coordinates printing and publication requirements with university or other external resources.
• Serves as the liaison between students, faculty, or department staff regarding payroll, benefits, reimbursements, and other administrative matters.

The work schedule for this position may include evenings on an occasional basis. 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

One year experience in administrative staff work.

General knowledge of and skill in the practical application of generally accepted office practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to proofread and edit written documents. Skill in various computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation programs, Internet, email, and calendaring software. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in software systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, Stratus, Modern Campus).

Experience in an academic setting.

Salary and Benefits

$46,736 annually and full University benefits that include annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission.

TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts.

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

Organization

Academic Affairs Division

Primary Location

Main Campus

Job Posting

Sep 30, 2026

Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail]

Towson University is a smoke-free campus.