Director, Career and Design

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

Position Information

Title Director, Career and Life Design

Department Student Success

Regular or Temporary Regular

Hours Per Week 40

FLSA Determination Exempt

Open Date

Open Date 02/21/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Full or Part Time Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co‑curricular program. With more than 2,100 full‑time undergraduate students, representing forty‑three states and ninety‑one countries, 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 Career and Life Design provides visionary leadership for the Center, overseeing a comprehensive portfolio of services and programs that support students and alumni as they navigate college and career transitions. This role ensures the integration of life design coaching, career development, experiential learning, and global connections into a holistic student experience. Reporting to the Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management, the Director contributes to strategic initiatives that enhance student success from recruitment to graduation and fosters a strong, shared identity across the Trinity College community.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree, 8‑10 years of work experience, expertise in navigating higher education.

Key skills include:

• Strong experience in successfully leading a career development team
• Strong commitment to integrating life design into all initiatives
• Knowledge of:
  • Student conduct and advising
  • Design thinking, life design, and career development best practices
  • International students and related support and services
  • Best practices in student retention and related programs
  • The integration of academic and experiential learning, including collaboration with faculty to enhance student development
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to:
  • Passionately serve the needs of students from a range of socioeconomic, racial, sexual identity, and other perspectives and backgrounds
  • Use sound judgment and handle complex situations with sensitivity and objectivity
  • Build on the energy of a strong department and continue to foster a strong team culture
  • Work under pressure, initiate and complete concurrent tasks with accuracy in a timely fashion
  • Represent the department, division and the College with professionalism

Cultivate effective relationships with multiple constituencies, including faculty, students, alumni, parents, and other campus colleagues, to integrate academic and experiential learning opportunities into career and life design initiatives

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents