The Office of Human Resources (OHR) supports a people-centered approach, fostering a supportive environment that encourages growth, inclusivity and well-being for all.
At TU, we're committed to enhancing your experience from recruitment through retirement. Our team is dedicated to attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional faculty and staff.
We are responsible for attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent to support the university's mission.
Talent Management
We are responsible for TU's employee relations, policy guidance, compliance regulations, and labor requests.
Faculty/Staff Relations
We provide support for a wide variety of HR customer service, data systems, and data requests.
HRIS
We are responsible for developing and maintaining fair and competitive compensation structures across the university.
Compensation
We are responsible for administering comprehensive benefits programs that support the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees.
Benefits
We are responsible for providing learning and development opportunities that enhance employee skills and advance career growth.
Professional DevelopmentPlanning your next chapter? During your transition from TU, we offer you the resources you need to navigate the process smoothly.
Need help with forms, deadlines, or navigating a TU process? Our Customer Service team can point you in the right direction.
Retirees are valued members of the Towson community and continue to enjoy exclusive benefits. Through the State of Maryland, retired faculty and staff receive access to perks and discounts, ensuring a lasting connection to TU.
TU has garnered the distinction of being mentioned on ModernThink’s 2025 Great Colleges to Work For List.
Total Compensation Estimator Launch: The HR team has launched a new estimator to help you better understand your complete compensation package. Use our tool here.
Secondary Employment Opportunities: Current TU employees have access to several secondary employment opportunities. Please visit us here for more information.
Temporary Recruitment Changes: Paul Wege is serving as the temporary Academic Affairs Recruiter, and Nyasha Lumumba is the temporary Student Affairs Recruiter.
Leave Donation Program: The Leave Donation Bank is available for employees with serious health conditions who have at least 180 days of USM or state service and sufficient medical certification. Learn more about leave donation program.
Family Graduation Recognition: TU celebrates faculty, staff, and their loved ones who are recent graduates. Winter graduate submissions open October 15 and close November 20. Visit our Family Graduation Recognition page.
Employee Referral Program: Current faculty and staff may be eligible for bonuses up to $1,750 for referring qualified external candidates. Learn more.
Skilled Trades @ TU: The Trades Development Program is a one-year program designed for high school graduates with limited to no prior experience in multiple trades. Learn more here.
Manager to Leader Training: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT | University Union 329 - Nancy Grasmick Institute Collaboration
View training calendar and register on TUToday.
TIAA Retirement Sessions: Whether you're starting your career or nearing retirement, these sessions provide valuable insights for developing your retirement strategy. Sign up details on TUToday.
MSRP Plan Transition to Empower: Your Maryland State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans are transitioning from Nationwide to Empower. The 403(b) plans will be frozen as of January 1, 2026, with no new contributions accepted thereafter. Full access with Empower has been restored as of the week of September 21. Read full details on TUToday.
Towson University is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about Towson University's commitment to diversity.
You can find both Maryland Labor Law Posters (PDF) and Federal Labor Law Posters (PDF) throughout the campus in the Administration Building, Enrollment Services, the Child Care Center, Cook Library, the University Union, 401 Washington Avenue and the Institute for Well-Being. Posters are also located at TU in Northeastern Maryland.
Want to work at TU? Find out about job opportunities available right now.
More about Jobs at TUOur customer service page has answers to all of our most frequently asked questions. For responses to other routine questions and concerns not answered on our website, including deadlines, forms, benefits, and training, email us or call 410-704-2162.
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