SGA Program Coordinator

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University is seeking a dedicated administrator to support the Student Government Association and its initiatives on Main Campus. The role involves advising the New Student Development and Communications teams, coordinating elections, and planning major events such as Inauguration and Tiger Pride Day.

The position requires collaboration with diverse student populations, strong project management, and the ability to oversee budgets and calendars while advancing student engagement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year of relevant work experience.
• Experience working in a collaborative and diverse setting.
• Ability to oversee projects and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with student development concepts is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Advise the SGA Department of New Student Development and related committees.
• Meet weekly with senior staff and attend weekly council meetings.
• Develop curriculum and plans for the Freshman and Transfer Council.
• Coordinate event purchases and initiatives for the councils.
• Advise and support the SGA Communications and Campus Relations team.
• Manage the SGA Elections process and timeline.
• Plan the annual SGA Inauguration and Tiger Pride Day events.
• Support campus initiatives and interdepartmental collaborations.
• Oversee calendars, budgets, procurement, and event logistics.

Skills

Project management

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-priority handling

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Responsibilities

• Advising the SGA Department of New Student Development

  • Meet weekly with the Director and Assistant Director of New Student Development
  • Attend weekly Freshman & Transfer Council meetings
  • Assist with developing curriculum and plans for the Freshman and Transfer Council
  • Facilitate purchases for Freshman and Transfer Council events and initiatives

• Advising and supporting the SGA Communications and Campus Relations team

  • Meet weekly with the Director of Communications and Director of Campus Relations
  • Attend the weekly Communications team meetings
  • Assist with marketing planning, promotion, and projects for SGA

• Manage the SGA Elections process

  • Hire, train, and supervise the SGA Election Commission
  • Create and confirm the SGA Election timeline
  • Meet weekly with the SGA Election Commission and head Commissioner
  • Plan the annual SGA Inauguration event

• Co-Coordinate the annual Tiger Pride Day, advocacy day at the U.S. Capitol alongside the Director of Student Activities

  • Meet regularly with the SGA Director and Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs

• Support the SGA Executive Cabinet with developing and executing initiatives on campus

Administrative Responsibilities

• Fiscal Responsibility: Budget management, and tracking of allocated resources within SGA

  • Proper use and reconciliation of university procurement card for event/program/initiatives purchases

• Assessment and evaluation

  • SGA member learning and development, as well as program specific engagement and learning

• Management and maintenance of individual and office calendars; event/initiative communication; university event space requests/confirmations; event/initiative logistical needs

Campus and Community Relations

• Support the Office of Student Activities programs, Division of Student Affairs programs, and university programs as assigned.

• Support collaboration with campus and/or community partners as assigned

  • Serve on the CliftonStrengths facilitation team

• Serve on divisional and institutional committees as assigned

• Perform other Duties as assigned

The work hours for this position include some evenings and weekends. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative and diverse setting
• Ability to oversee projects and manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse and culturally pluralistic student population and campus community
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Program development and management skills
• Basic understanding of student development

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Demonstrated ability in student training and resouce design
• Basic programmatic and learning objective development and assessment

Organization: Student Affairs Division

Primary Location: Main Campus

Job Posting: Jul 6, 2026