Assistant Director of Admissions

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Assistant Director (ADs) of Admissions will serve a vital role as an undergraduate student recruiter, admissions counselor, project manager, and leader within the Office of Admissions at Towson University. This AD position will oversee a specific area within the TU enrollment portfolio, working with select special student populations that could include Honors, Middle School, Dual-Enrollment, Non-Degree, International students, and other unique student types.

This position will serve as an official representative of Towson University at college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment activities within an assigned territory. As a member of the Undergraduate Recruitment Team, the selected individual will aid in the successful strategic planning and execution of the team’s collective goals. They will recruit, review, and enroll qualified students to TU while providing exceptional customer service to prospective students and their families, assisting with various marketing activities, and developing relationships with school counselors, Community-Based Organizations, TU alumni, and other external constituents. Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.

Major responsibilities include: attending college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment activities within an assigned territory, including potential international travel; serving as liaison for school counselors within that territory; meeting recruitment goals for enrollment; providing customer service and information concerning the University to prospective students and their families; conducting in-person and virtual information sessions; assisting with various marketing activities; evaluating and reviewing applications; entering and maintaining recruitment, application, and enrollment data; completing administrative activities as assigned; staffing periodic evening and weekend recruitment and enrollment events both on and off-campus.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• At least two years of professional work experience.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Must have the ability to present to groups of diverse audiences in various types of venues. 

• Must pay attention to detail, possess strong organizational and analytical skills, and be comfortable working in a team environment.

• Must have the ability to travel independently and on short notice, including internationally.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet TU’s approved traveler policies.

• The successful candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic who’s both interested in and attentive to cross-cultural communication. This role requires a candidate who shares TU’s values for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus, and one who actively contributes to the office welfare in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

• The familiarity and effective use of technology is critical to the success of this position and the overall operation of the Office of Admissions.

Preferred: 

• Professional experienc