Assistant Director of Student Life and Engagement

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Position Information

Title Assistant Director of Student Life and Engagement
Department Office of Student and Community Life
Regular or Temporary Regular
Hours Per Week 40
FLSA Determination Exempt
Weeks Per Year 52
Open Date 06/03/2024
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 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.

Under the leadership of the Director of Student Leadership, Engagement, and Greek Life, the Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Engagement Operations supports the overarching mission of the SLE Office and the College. This position works collaboratively with the SLE team to advise and support the operation of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and facilitate leadership development programs and major event planning for department and student organizations. This is a 12-month residential position with non-standard hours and is exempt regarding FLSA overtime provisions. Working nights and weekends as needed and/or required. Required to reside on campus and participate in Administrator on-call program
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred.
Two or more years of experience working in student affairs.
Experience working with student groups.
Experience in event planning.
Proficiency in technology and software used for student engagement and operations management.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and student needs.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the student leadership program.
Willingness to collaborate with other campus departments and stakeholders to enhance student experiences and outcomes.
Experience managing a budget preferred.
Experience as a supervisor of student staff preferred.
Experience working with fraternity and sorority organizations preferred
Special Instructions to Applicants All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and three references.
Posting Number S00981