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The College
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.
The
Office
The Office of Admissions, part of the Student Success and Enrollment Division, aims to cultivate, recruit, evaluate,
and yield an academically strong, talented, and diverse student body. Our mission is to prepare bold, independent thinkers who lead
transformative lives. We recognize our position in the community and in the world as a powerful force for change. To that end, we have
developed a statement and action plan to take greater responsibility in dismantling systemic racism. Please click here to read
our full statement. [A1]
We are a team of professionals who work
diligently and strategically without taking ourselves too seriously. Much of our work is collaborative, and sharing innovative ideas is
strongly encouraged. We want everyone on our team to continue learning and growing in the profession and are committed to providing the
resources and time to support your growth. Our team has a passion for working with students and serving as advocates for them and their
families. We will look for that same passion in you.
The College has implemented a new policy on flexible and remote work
arrangements. These arrangements are negotiable.
This is an exciting time to join our community. As the institution continues to
implement its strategic plan—Summit—and prepares for
its upcoming bicentennial celebration, you will have an opportunity to impact diversity initiatives at the College, while bringing forth the
vision of a truly urban and global 21st century liberal arts college.
The Position
Trinity
College in Hartford, Connecticut, one of America’s premier liberal arts institutions, invites you to consider applying for the
Associate Director of Admissions and Coordinator of International Recruitment position. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, you will
play a pivotal role in the admissions process by helping us continue to build a strong, vibrant community of students from around the world.
The ideal start date for this position is August 2023.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop a strategic
plan for international recruitment and work collaboratively with campus partners to support student success initiatives. - Travel
within a defined domestic and international territory to visit high schools and community-based organizations, attend college fairs, and
conduct special programs. Plan all aspects of travel, manage receipts, and prepare travel reports to meet Trinity policies and deadlines.
You may need to travel for weeks at a time. - Serve as leader and resource for international recruitment, managing teams of
admissions professionals, operations staff, and student employees. - Develop and coordinate international recruitment and application
review training for admissions staff. - Create and coordinate creative in-person and virtual events to bolster international
recruitment and yield efforts throughout the admissions cycle. - In consultation with the director of admissions, coordinate the
hiring, training, and supervision of two or more direct reports. - Serve as chair and/or lead for multiple recruitment and
programmatic teams. - Help develop and coordinate recruitment and yield efforts to reflect the importance of diversity at the
College. - Interview and counsel prospective students and their families on the Trinity admissions process.
- Conduct
information sessions for prospective students, families, and other visitors to the college. - Read and evaluate applications and
participate in the committee process to advocate for and select candidates for admission. - Cultivate strong professional
relationships with secondary school counselors, community-based organizations, and independent educational consultants. - In
consultation with the Director of Admissions, seek professional development opportunities to hone skills, understand current trends and
issues in global in higher education. - Manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting expectations and deadlines.
- Support the Bantam Network through its
comprehensive Nest system for Trinity
students.
