Associate Director for Global Engagement

, CT, United States

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Please see Special Instructions for more details. All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and three references.

Position Information

Title

Title Associate Director for Global Engagement

Department

Department Study Away

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

Hours Per Week 40

FLSA Determination Exempt

52

Open Date

Open Date 03/18/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Full or Part Time

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 Associate Director for Global Engagement supports the Trinity curriculum through initiatives that deepen our appreciation of diverse cultures, expand our capacity for intercultural dialogue, and engage in collaborative solutions toward a just and sustainable future. To this end, the Associate Director will play a leadership role working with office staff, faculty, and campus partners in programming that connects global learning opportunities with academic goals, advising, and inter-campus collaborations. The position supports the Sr. Director for Global Engagement ( OSA ) with managing the core functions of the Office of Study Away and promoting inclusive global engagement outreach and activities across the Trinity College campus.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manages the core event planning functions of the Office of Study Away. Collaborates with the Sr. Director and office staff in organizing key events such as Information Sessions, Pre-departure Orientation, Returnee events and other regular office programming.

Oversees student advising strategies, collaborates with campus offices and partner schools with recruitment and advising outreach, including study abroad fairs and conferences. Supervises the OSA Study Away Adviser.

Provides risk assessment and crisis management support, with primary responsibility for Incident Reporting and case management in situations of routine health and safety concerns. Serves as a back-up first responder for emergencies.

Responsible for the review of student evaluations, including follow-up where appropriate with students and/or program partners. Collaborate with Sr. Director and program staff in continual improvement of evaluation and assessment processes.

Work closely with OSA staff in coordinating the application, admissions, and enrollment processes of all study away programs, including Trinity Signature and Intersession programs.

Assists the Sr. Director and Faculty Advisory Council with curricular review, program development, assessment of Signature and Approved External Programs, and the support of other curricular or co-curricular initiatives to advance global engagement across the campus.

Works closely with the Sr. Director and other staff in oversight of the Trinity Signature. Programs and management of the Approved External Programs.

Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Qualifications Required: 3-5 years professional experience with a BA in a Liberal Arts field; or 5-7 years of relevant work experience or specialized training in lieu of the education requirement.

Preferred: MA degree in International Education, Higher Education Administration, International/Global Studies or other Liberal Arts disciplines.

Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders/constituencies.

Demonstrated capacity to integrate goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion across all dimensions of program promotion, enrollment, and student services.

Experience in program and/or project planning, implementation, and assessment.

Effective communication (written and oral) skills, including public speaking and virtual presentations.

Excellent human relations/customer service skills with the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work well with deadlines and to prioritize among multiple projects and communications with office stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technologies and software applications.

Ability to evaluate information, interpret and analyze data, and develop reports.

Ability to work independently, to supervise staff, and to collaborate as a team.

Ability to uphold a professional code of ethics and maintain confidentiality.

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please explain how you would promote an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion in this role. (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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