Assistant Director Community Programs - (260000OW)
Job Summary 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 20,000 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.Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Assistant Director of Community Programs leads the development, implementation, and assessment of business community entrepreneurship programs that advance the mission of StarTUp. The position serves as the lead administrator and program manager for community entrepreneurship initiatives fostering meaningful engagement among community partners, campus partners, alumni, and external stakeholders.In addition, the Assistant Director of Community Programs serves as the event and program logistic lead for all events and contributes to key business and administrative functions. The position exercises substantial independent judgment in program planning, partnership development, alumni relations, business administration, and problem-solving to ensure successful program delivery and operational excellence.As a key member of the StarTUp team, the Assistant Director of Community Programs contributes to strategic planning and strategic departmental goals by developing innovative programming, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, utilizing data to inform decision-making, and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation. The position operates with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating closely with departmental leadership and partners across the university and broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Community Entrepreneurship Programming & Community Partnerships:Manage the annual StarTUp Accelerator program cycle in collaboration with the Executive Director and Entrepreneur in Residence(s), including application administration, recruitment and selection coordination, program scheduling, participant communications and documentation, session coordination, program logistics, assessment, and the annual cohort showcase.Facilitate, manage and organize flagship programs in collaboration with the Executive Director and Entrepreneur in Residence(s) such as the reoccurring Bootcamp, Women in Business Speakers series, and other community business programming.Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with programming alumni, campus community, and external partners to expand participation and strengthen entrepreneurship programming.Track program outcomes, participant engagement, and assessment metrics to continually improve program quality and impact.Develop and execute outreach and engagement strategies to increase awareness of and participation in StarTUp programs and entrepreneurship-related opportunities.Serve as the primary program administrator for Athena PowerLink Baltimore, working in collaboration with the Executive Director and Assistant Director of Student Programs to support governance, recruitment and selection, participant engagement, and related programming.Execute alumni related programming in collaboration with the Entrepreneur in Residence(s). Program Management:Serve as the program management lead for assigned StarTUp programs and events, coordinating timelines, program requirements, participants, communications, and execution in partnership with the Operations Manager, who supports facility and event logistics.Business Administration & Departmental Planning:Assist the Executive Director in developing strategic initiatives and long-term operational plans.Manage and monitor budgets associated with assigned programs and initiatives, including program expenditures, funding requirements and financial documentation. Coordinate purchasing, contracting and financial transactions with the Operations Manager and appropriate divisional/university officesProvide operational and facility support as needed to ensure continuity of StarTUp operations, programs, and events, in coordination with the Operations Manager.Develop and manage content for newsletters, social media, websites, and stakeholder communications to promote programs and enhance engagement.Serve as liaison with the division’s Communications and Events team to ensure alignment on branding, messaging, and promotion of StarTUp programs and events.Represent StarTUp at community events and within the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem to strengthen visibility, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.Contribute to departmental planning, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.Perform other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning responsibilities that are logically related to the position.
Bachelor’s Degree required.Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in program management, entrepreneurship, community or student engagement, project management, or a related field.Experience managing complex programs, projects, partnerships, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.Experience working with entrepreneurs, businesses, accelerators, economic development organizations, or community-based programs preferred.Skills Required:Interpersonal skills, including the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds to engender trust.Strong written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated strong attention to detail with reliable organizational skills to prevent details from slipping through the cracks.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment / manage tasks effectively to achieve on-time delivery. Comfortable with multitasking and poised under pressure.Proven ability to work collaboratively with others and independently to achieve common objectives.Team player with high emotional intelligence and exceptional communication skills. Enjoys working across teams and functions to build relationships and earn trust.Adaptable; proactive problem solver with excellent judgment.Ability to understand technology and apply troubleshooting methodologies.Demonstrates experience and a working level of ability, to carry out ongoing office administration tasks effectively and efficiently in support of individuals, teams, and/or units.Demonstrated competency with virtual event hosting platforms (Zoom, WebEx) is essential.Demonstrated competency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint included).Compliance with university policies, procedures, and guidelines for financial reporting and budget requirements.The highest level of integrity and the ability to maintain confidential information are a must.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated interest in and understanding of the startup ecosystem, entrepreneurship, innovation, and working with students.Comfortable with the following tools: Sales Force or other CRM tools.Experience in a similar role in an educational institution, startup, government, non-profit, or for-profit.Experience with entrepreneurship competitions logistics, working with early stage/student entrepreneurs, co-working spaces, and/or incubators/accelerators a plus.Community building, convening, and connecting experience.
Salary and Benefits Salary at $85,000 annually and full University benefits that include 22 days of 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, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. A cover letter and resume with your online application is required.
: Business and Public Engagement Division
: Main Campus
: Sep 18, 2026
