Student Orientation & Family Programs Lead

Towson University; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University is seeking a dedicated supervisor for NSFP student leader functions. You will recruit, train, and mentor undergraduate student staff such as Orientation Leaders and First Year Experience Leaders, while developing curricula and training for advanced student leaders.

You will oversee recruitment, selection, and training of returning staff and interns, and contribute to the planning of Welcome to TU and the 4-day orientation and Family Weekend programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Program/event management and public speaking skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Master's degree in higher education, counseling or related field preferred.
• Previous experience with student orientation, transfer programs, academic advising, and/or undergraduate admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and coordination for all student leader functions in the NSFP area.
• Develop curriculum and training for advanced student leaders.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, supervision and training of returning staff members and two undergraduate interns.
• Support planning and execution of orientation programs including Welcome to TU and a 4-day orientation.
• Participate in planning and execution of Family Weekend.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program/event management

Public speaking

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Job description

Towson University is seeking a dedicated supervisor for NSFP student leader functions. You will recruit, train, and mentor undergraduate student staff such as Orientation Leaders and First Year Experience Leaders, while developing curricula and training for advanced student leaders.

You will oversee recruitment, selection, and training of returning staff and interns, and contribute to the planning of Welcome to TU and the 4-day orientation and Family Weekend programs.