Position: Graduate Assistant to Graduate Recruitment Coordinator

Schedule: 10 hours per week

Timeline: August 20, 2018 through May 24, 2019

Stipend: $3,000.00

Tuition Waiver Credit: 6 credits per semester

Description: Office of Graduate Studies is seeking a graduate student to assist in the recruitment of graduate students. The graduate student will be awarded a 10 hour assistantship for fall 2018 and spring 2019 and report to the Graduate Recruitment Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

o        Assist Graduate Recruitment Coordinator with

o        Implementing graduate recruitment plan

o        Organizing and conducting industry, college, and community recruitment   events

o        Developing and maintaining contact with perspective students through multi- media approaches

o        Developing recruitment publications and online  resources

o        Serving as a resource for graduate applicants through the application, admission, and enrollment process

o        Conducting and summarizing data searches to support the recruitment process

o        Assist with recruiting and public relations activities of Office of Graduate Studies, Graduate University Marketing and Enrollment, and University Admissions

o        Regularly prepare and review progress reports with graduate recruitment coordinator

o        Other projects as assigned

Qualifications:

o        Currently enrolled or accepted into a Towson University graduate program

o        Ability to effectively represent Towson University to prospective graduate students

o        Ability to initiate and manage multiple projects simultaneously

o        Excellent oral, written communication, and problem-solving skills

o        Ability to work well independently and in groups with internal and external constituents

o        Excellent time management and long-term task planning skills

o        Ability to work collaboratively with peers and university administration

o        Available during day hours at least two days a week and the evening at least one day a week

Computer and Social Media Skills:

o        Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

o        Proficiency with data searches and web pages

o        Proficiency with social media such as Facebook, Twitter, digital bulletin boards

Professional and Educational Benefit of Position to Graduate Student

o        Enhance oral and written communication skills needed for professional work roles

o        Develop marketing, recruitment, and project management skills needed for professional work roles

o        Expand knowledge of educational paths to support community work force needs

Application Instructions:

Submit a cover letter and resume to Janenne Corcoran jcorcoran@towson.edu