Director for Multicultural Affairs

Title
Director for Multicultural Affairs

Department
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Hours Per Week
40

FLSA Determination
Exempt

Weeks Per Year

52

Open Date
06/25/2024

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 forty-one states and seventy 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, Connecticut. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and ninety-one 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.

The Director of Multicultural Affairs provides leadership, strategic oversight and fiscal management for programs aimed at diverse student populations. Collaborates with other key offices across campus in support of institutional diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and partners with other educational institutions and external organizations on related initiatives. The Director manages and facilitates efforts to achieve this mission on behalf of current undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni, as well as prospective student populations including underrepresented students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, women and first-generation students. The Director works closely with colleagues within Admissions, as well as colleagues from the Student Life division in developing targeted recruitment and retention efforts. The Director represents Trinity at internal and external events, is engaged in professional meetings and associations, tracks departmental progress on various metrics, and incorporates best practices into campus initiatives.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Compliance, the Director will work closely with the division’s units, the Queer Resource Center ( QRC ), the Women and Gender Resource Action Center ( WGRAC ) and Title IX, in support of institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages financial activity for the Office of Multicultural Affairs ( OMA ) and Promoting Respect for Inclusive Diversity in Education (P.R.I.D.E). Ensures proper stewardship for all departmental budgets. Approves and reviews all financial transactions and contracts for accuracy and compliance.
• Supervises the implementation of programs supported by OMA, supervises the program coordinator for the Promoting Respect for Inclusive Diversity in Education (P.R.I.D.E.) peer mentor program and Cultural House Supervisor, and supervises student office workers.
• Provides guidance and support for the Multicultural Affairs Council of Student Government Association while collaborating with student organizations that engage diverse populations as well as Trinity’s religious groups. Advises and assists student cultural and other student-led organizations with programming. Provides leadership training, helps brainstorm programs, negotiates contracts for speakers and artists, orders posters and assists with publicity. Assists with logistical tasks for events and helps resolve conflicts as needed.
• Provides academic and mentoring advice to students upon request, making well-informed referrals to other campus resources when necessary.
• Serves on campus committees in support of an inclusive community. Actively engages in a leading role in matters pertaining to current and prospective student programs and initiatives.
• Serves as a resource and consultant for other divisions and offices in the development of diversity awareness programming and training for students. Assists all offices providing services and support to various student populations in their efforts to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion and belonging goals.
• Represents Trinity at professional meetings and supports staff/student engagement in external conferences, workshops and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree – Area of Expertise: Social work, higher education administration, psychology or related field. Candidates with a Master’s degree in progress may be given consideration with expectation of completion. Bilingual preferred but not required.

5-8 years of work experience

· Ability to work well in fast-paced and stressful environments with strong problem-solving skills
· Strong organizational skills
· Ability to maintain professional code of ethics
· Exceptional human relations/customer service skills
· Ability to work independently as well as within a team
· Exceptional communication (written and oral) skills
· Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
· Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
· Ability to train team members or student employee
· Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with leadership, faculty, staff and external
stakeholders/constituencies
· Ability to perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy and ability to evaluate information,
interpret and analyze data, and develop reports
· Skilled in public speaking and/or making presentations
· Understanding of web design or webpage updates
· Skill in program planning, implementation, and management
· Skill in accounting and budget management
· Demonstrated records maintenance skills

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Review of applicants will begin July 22, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3319

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.