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Graduate Assistant for New Student and Family Programs

Graduate Assistant, New Student and Family Programs
2022 Job Description
 
**Seeking candidates to start August 2022. Preference will be given to graduate students intending to graduate May 2024 or later.**
 
The Office of New Student and Family Programs is seeking a Graduate Assistant who will serve as an integral member of the professional staff. The Graduate Assistant will report to the Coordinator of New Student Programs and focus on departmental marketing efforts and social media, Orientation Leader recruitment, training, and assessment; programming for orientation, and planning for Welcome to TU. The Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Student Director team and coordinate the logistics of their programming planning.
 
This is a 20-hour/week position that includes tuition remission (up to 12 credits per semester) and a bi-weekly stipend. For more information about orientation and New Student and Family Programs, please visit www.towson.edu/orientation.
 
Responsibilities:
·      Coordinate the logistics of our marketing calendar in conjunction with the Coordinator for NSFP
·      Oversee our social media accounts and perform regular content analysis
·      Coordinate all logistics for Orientation Leader recruitment
·      Develop and implement Orientation Leader training in coordination with New Student Programs staff
·      Meet with campus partners to develop and enhance orientation programming
·      Serve as a member of the Welcome to TU planning committee
·      Plan programs for Welcome to TU with the Student Director team
 
Qualifications:
·      Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, with an emphasis on Photoshop and Illustrator (preferred)
·      Knowledge of student development theory
·      Understanding and awareness of diversity, social justice, and inclusion concepts
·      Must be student-centered and customer service oriented.
·      Ability to complete projects through all stages of management
·      Excellent oral & written communications skills
·      Knowledge of applications such as Microsoft Suite, G-Suite, and social media
·      Ability to multi-task, display flexibility, stay organized, and work well under pressure
·      Comfortable working in a dynamic, student-centered, and fast-paced environment
·      ·Creativity, good sense of humor, and excellent work ethic
 
To Apply:
All candidates must have completed their bachelor’s degree and provide proof of acceptance into graduate school. Please submit your application through handshake. If you have any questions you can email New Student and Family Programs at newstudentprograms@towson.edu. Candidates who qualify for a position may be asked to meet for an interview. This position may require limited evening and weekend work. For further information, call (410) 704-2309.