Mid-Atlantic HERC

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 cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Towson University is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Academic Advising, Retention & Completion (AARC) office as the Front Office Coordinator. This crucial role reports to the director of AARC and serves as the first point of contact for students, their families, and other community members of Towson University such as faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service and support, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment.

Description

• Oversee all customer service-related aspects for AARC including answering the office’s general phone line, servicing all drop-in traffic at the front desk, scheduling and checking in appointments, monitoring AARC’s web-based chat service, and responding to the general AARC email inboxes. The coordinator is responsible for all customer service escalations and will determine which of these need intervention by AARC leadership.
• Hire, train, and supervise all Student Academic Advisors (SAAs) and oversee the overall management and operations of the front desk. This includes scheduling regular team meetings with the SAAs and performing quality assurance checks on SAA email and phone responses.
• Manage AARC’s social media platforms, collaborating with campus partners to develop and schedule meaningful content.
• Maintain an ongoing inventory of office computers, phones and supporting updates to these technologies as needed as well as serve as key operator for main office copy machine, fax machine, and printer, and provide support as needed.
• Enhance overall AARC operational efficiency contributing to the data-driven decision-making process within AARC, including advising experience survey data collection and analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned including special projects for AARC (i.e., support for the freshman registration process) and the Division of Enrollment Management (DEM)

Work schedule will include some evenings and weekends on an occasional basis.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience providing administrative support

General knowledge of and skill in the practical application of generally accepted office practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to proofread and edit written documents. Skill in various computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation programs, Internet, email and calendaring software. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of supervisory experience
• Technical skills in Student Information Systems (PeopleSoft), database management, Predictive Analytics (SSC) and Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook)
• Knowledge of policies (i.e. FERPA), programs, procedures, and resources in higher education.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, specifically in active listening and problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively via telephone, email, and in person
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to interact with various constituencies across campus
• Ability to use good judgment, exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality 
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to details and ability to handle multiple tasks

Salary & Benefits

$46,736 annually and full University benefits that include annual leave, up to 17 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.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.  

About Towson University

The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts and computer information systems. Located in suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, our beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources. Towson University's educational experience branches out to off-campus locations throughout Maryland, including a number of online options. Our many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU).

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