Administrative Assistant I (Part-time)

Overview 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. The College of Education, Department of Special Education is accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant I who will provide administrative support for the department chair, program directors, coordinators and faculty. This role requires an individual who is well informed of the department and its programs, as well as skilled in addressing policy and procedural issues and confidential matters. Strong judgment and discretionary skills are necessary, as are accuracy and the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Responsibilities and Duties Coordinate with the department chair and program coordinators in preparing schedules and supporting students and faculty to resolve scheduling situations. Develop, implement and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for department records and communications; ensure department needs are met and fulfill university and College of Education requirements. Monitor supply inventory and order supplies as needed. Prepare and review faculty contracts and compensation forms as well as other departmental forms and records. Schedule and coordinate meetings, provide background support, and assist with document assembly and preparation under guidance. Participate in departmental meetings and accurately record meeting minutes. Qualifications Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Three 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, databases, 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. Salary and Benefits $22,687.50 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. Application Process For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. Organization Academic Affairs Division Primary Location Main Campus Job Posting Jul 14, 2026 Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io Towson University is a smoke-free campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr TQSolutions