Academic Program Specialist, English Dept — Scheduling & Marketing

Taleo; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University’s English department is seeking an Academic Program Specialist to coordinate program assessment, course scheduling, and transfer advising. The role advises minors, develops marketing materials, and maintains department websites, handling inquiries about programs at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities include schedule development for four terms, student support and orientation, maintaining records, and producing promotional materials for recruitment and events.

Qualifications

• One year experience in administrative staff work.
• General knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions.

Responsibilities

• Record-keeping and schedule-building for undergraduate and graduate programs, including term course schedules.
• Oversees student support and transfer orientation, responds to inquiries, and supports major advisors.
• Maintains program records, gathers enrollment data, and updates chairperson on program matters.
• Manages department marketing and website content, and designs promotional materials for events.
• Maintains faculty technology inventory and coordinates updates.

Skills

Administrative experience

Oral and written communication

Editing & proofreading

Office software proficiency

Tools

PeopleSoft

SSC

CLSS

Modern Campus

Job description

Towson University’s English department is seeking an Academic Program Specialist to coordinate program assessment, course scheduling, and transfer advising. The role advises minors, develops marketing materials, and maintains department websites, handling inquiries about programs at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities include schedule development for four terms, student support and orientation, maintaining records, and producing promotional materials for recruitment and events.