Assistant Director, Urban Studies Center

Trinity College; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College, located in Hartford, CT, seeks a versatile administrator to support the Center for Urban and Global Studies. You will help represent the college, manage communications, and support graduate studies in urban planning.

Responsibilities include planning meetings, supervising student workers, coordinating visiting scholars, budgeting, and program promotion within a busy urban studies environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Familiarity with the urban studies base of the center.
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Public speaking and presentation ability.
• Accurate data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Represent Trinity and CUGS to constituents and help set direction for the center.
• Manage communications: website, blogs, social media, and newsletters.
• Plan, advertise, and host meetings, workshops, and conferences; supervise student workers.
• Support visiting faculty through staffing searches and onboarding.
• Assist visiting scholars and coordinate with the New University in Exile Consortium.
• Monitor budget expenditures, payments, and reimbursements.
• Serve as building manager for 70 Vernon Street and order supplies.
• Oversee student research grants and fellowships and advise on projects.
• Promote graduate programs and certificates in urban planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Data entry

Budget management

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CMS

Social media management

Newsletter editing

Job description

Trinity College, located in Hartford, CT, seeks a versatile administrator to support the Center for Urban and Global Studies. You will help represent the college, manage communications, and support graduate studies in urban planning.

Responsibilities include planning meetings, supervising student workers, coordinating visiting scholars, budgeting, and program promotion within a busy urban studies environment.