Academic Programs Administrator: Events, Budget & Outreach

Towson University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University in Maryland seeks an administrative staff member to support Academic Affairs in the Psychology department. The role handles inquiries, budgeting, records, and event coordination, with telework optional after 90 days. Some evenings may be required.

Responsibilities include preparing documents, coordinating programs, and liaising with students and faculty on payroll and benefits. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and one year of administrative staff experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proofreading and editing skills.
• Proficiency with office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, Internet, email, calendaring).

Responsibilities

• Receive, screen, and respond to inquiries; provide information on programs.
• Maintain and monitor the budget; process invoices and financial records.
• Coordinate administrative processes supporting academic programs in psychology.
• Ensure deadlines; maintain records related to administrative processes.
• Assist in planning and coordinating lectures, conferences, events.
• Assist in drafting marketing and PR materials; manage publications.
• Liaise between students, faculty, and staff on payroll and benefits.

Skills

Communication skills

Editing/proofreading

Office software

Calendar software

Records management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Stratus

Modern Campus

Job description

Towson University in Maryland seeks an administrative staff member to support Academic Affairs in the Psychology department. The role handles inquiries, budgeting, records, and event coordination, with telework optional after 90 days. Some evenings may be required.

Responsibilities include preparing documents, coordinating programs, and liaising with students and faculty on payroll and benefits. A Bachelor’s degree is required.