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Baltimore, Maryland
Towson, Maryland
Posted: 08-Jun-22
Location: Towson, Maryland
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Internal Number: 220000F0
Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 22,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
Student Success Programs, in the Division of Student Affairs, is searching for a Coordinator. This position will assist with the College Readiness and Outreach Program (CROP) and support the cultivation of collaborative relationships between Towson University with Baltimore City School administrators, teachers, staff, students, and families. Coordinate the selection, training and supervision of TU students serving as CROP mentors to high school students. The position will support other student retention special programs/projects and other duties as assigned.
Liaise with, and cultivate collaborative external relationships with, Baltimore City Schools. Partner with a minimum of four Baltimore City High Schools on preparations for college beginning in the 9th grade. Organize data on and track CROP high school students from 9th grade through their enrollment post high school; maintain semester, quarterly and annual reports on CROP activities and impact. This may operate in a virtual space until such time that the Baltimore City Schools provides approval to return in-person. Assist the Director, Assistant Director, and other coordinators in representing Student Success Programs, in collaboration with CollegeBound Foundation; support and advise TU students involved with the CollegeBound Foundation. Recruit, train, and supervise TU students serving as mentors to Baltimore City high school students. Develop and maintain both in-person and virtual mentoring programs to ensure consistent and equitable access for all CROP high school students and mentors. Develop and monitor all marketing and correspondence for the program. Assist the Director, and represent Student Success Programs, in the cultivation of internal relationships with the College of Education, Enrollment Management and University Admissions, and the Office of Partnerships and Outreach.
Organize and collaborate on-campus events to promote CROP. Work collaboratively within Student Success Programs (SSP) to support mentoring programs, support groups, and other retention initiatives as assigned, including oversight of the annual Sleeping Bag Weekend program for admitted TU students. Assist professional mentors with the facilitation and administrative tasks associated with Gen-One, Man2Man, Student Success Programs, Woman2Woman, and any other mentoring or support groups. Support Student Affairs programs, events and activities. Serve on divisional and university committees, task forces, workgroups, standing committees, and, if applicable, advise student organizations. Participate fully in major Department and University programming and programming sponsored by Student Affairs including, but not limited to, New Student Orientation, Family Weekend, and Commencement. Other duties as assigned to support TU students, SSP, and Student Affairs programs and initiatives.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree
- One year of full-time experience.
- Knowledge of higher education, specifically focused on effective programs and initiatives that support recruitment, retention, and student success.
- Experience working with young adults and diverse populations, including but not limited to low income, first generation, and other historically excluded student populations.
- Experience supporting young adults through multiple aspects of their educational experience.
- Ability to work within and across diverse populations.
- Commitment to continuous learning, research, and best practices in educational equity and access.
- Ability to work with students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and community partners including local school districts, high school students and their families.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling, Social Work, Cultural Studies, or a closely related field.
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Experience with the design of effective marketing materials.
- Skills in organizational and leadership development.
- Experience developing, facilitating and evaluating trainings, workshops, and resources that address diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, educational equity, achievement/opportunity gaps, and identifying and removing barriers to education for underserved and historically excluded communities.
Competitive salary and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 14 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.
If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.
This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University System of Maryland (USM) has recently determined that mandating a COVID vaccine for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM is both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety. As a prospective hire at TU, proof of your full COVID-19 vaccination must be demonstrated before you begin employment with the University.
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