Communications Specialist, Operations Division

About the role

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. Reporting directly to the Divisional Budget Officer and Director of Administrative Services for Campus Operations, while working closely with Campus Operations unit leaders and the University Marketing and Communications team, the Communications Specialist will lead the overall communications efforts for the Campus Operations Division to provide information and content to the University and other related audiences. While working closely with the University Marketing and Communications team, the Communications Specialist serves as the primary contact for all communications in the Campus Operations Division with a particular focus on Public Safety. Duties will include the developing, managing, updating and oversight of division unit webpages and social media platforms ensuring the delivery of engaging, timely and clear communications. The position will collaborate and work closely with Operations leadership team to advise and counsel on best methods of communicating information to internal and external constituency groups. The selected candidate will collaborate with partners in University Marketing & Communications to ensure marketing strategies are integrated into a cohesive