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Coordinator, 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: 03/02/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

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.

Job Overview:

This position supports academic and experiential advising initiatives, working with the Center’s Leadership Team, to implement specific programs and initiatives that support students’ academic journey beginning from admission through graduation. Responsibilities include coordination of student academic success initiatives, co-curricular credit bearing internship evaluation, support for academic and experiential advising workshops and correspondence, student support through the Starting Out Process, management of intersession offerings, as well as Trinity Plus curriculum initiative implementation and evaluation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports Center for Academic and Experiential Advising Leadership Team in planning, data collection, and reporting. Provides general office management and oversees website and marketing initiatives. Develops and maintains academic and experiential advising resources. Maintains welcoming Center environment designed to positively serve the campus community.
• Coordinates with campus partners to develop and lead student academic support programs. Manages student cases and coaches students directly to improve academic standing. Facilitates positive academic adviser and student relationships to promote productive degree planning.
• Serves as coordinator for credit-bearing internships in close collaboration with the Center for Career and Life Design, completing formal student performance evaluations in consultation with Experiential Advising Network.
• Supports implementation of 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.
• Assists Faculty Advising Fellows by providing 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, coordinates 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, the Registrar’s Office, and the Communications Office to run intersession course offerings and service student needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Qualifications:

•  Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred 
•  1-3 years in same or related field required, 3-5 years in same or related field preferred  
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work well in fast-paced environments 
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize work 
• Excellent human relations/customer service skills with the ability to compassionately respond 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 coordinate 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 at https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2897 by submitting their resume, cover letter and 3 references.

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

Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.