Assistant Director, Center for Academic and Experiential Advising

Position Information

Title
Assistant Director, Center for Academic and Experiential Advising

Department
Academic and Experiential Advising

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Hours Per Week
40

FLSA Determination
Exempt

Weeks Per Year

52

Open Date
07/29/2022

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Conn. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.
This position supports academic and experiential advising initiatives through specific programming, focusing on students’ academic journey beginning from admission through the final year at the College. Responsibilities include co-curricular credit-bearing internship evaluation, academic and experiential advising workshop and event facilitation, student support through the Starting Out Process, management of intersession offerings, as well as Trinity Plus curriculum initiative implementation and evaluation.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Supports Center for Academic and Experiential Advising operations as well as short- and long-term planning, data collection, and reporting. Provides general office management and oversees social media marketing. Maintains academic and experiential advising resources for the Advising Center and campus community use.
• Serves as lead adviser for credit-bearing internships in close collaboration with the Center for Career and Life Design, completing formal student performance evaluations in consultation with the Experiential Advising Network.
• Supports initiatives related to the Trinity Plus curriculum including Experiential Certificate program management, co-curricular initiatives, and the Wellness Requirement through experience recruitment, data tracking, and program evaluation.
• Provides pre-major students with co-curricular and Wellness Requirement support through initiatives including a content-specific workshop series, academic expos, and directed faculty partnerships.
• Working with faculty, hosts group advising sessions for incoming traditional, transfer, IDP, and alternate start students as part of the Starting Out Process. Communicates via email and telephone with members of the incoming class, as well as parents.
• Supports intersession credit-bearing offerings. Collaborates with academic departments and the Registrar’s Office to offer intersession course offerings and service student needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years in same or related field required. Master’s degree with 3-5 years in same or related field preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work well in fast-paced and stressful environments.
• Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize work.
• Excellent human relations/customer service skills with the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Effective communication (written and oral) skills.
• Public speaking and skills to develop presentations.
• Ability to perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to evaluate information, interpret and analyze data, and develop reports.
• Skill in program planning, implementation, and management.
• Ability to train team members or student employees and schedule/coordinate work and activities of others.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders/constituencies.
• Ability to uphold a professional code of ethics and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of departmental technology and computing skills.
• Skill in accounting and budget management.
• Skill in web design and webpage updates.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and 3 references.

Review of applications will begin three weeks after the role posting date.

Trinity College requires proof of COVID19 vaccination and booster or an approved exemption prior to beginning employment

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2731

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.