New job Deputy Chief of Staff in Connecticut

Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 48 states and 71 countries, with 23 percent U.S. students of color. 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.

SUMMARY:

The Office of the President provides executive leadership for the college’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals and initiatives ensuring sustained commitment and accountability across shared governance groups including the Board of Trustees. The Office of the President has sponsored major initiatives to foster understanding and inclusion. Bridging Divides sought to bring together the Trinity College community in creating an environment that invites dialogue and promotes understanding across differences. Trinity’s Campaign for Community was a student-led initiative to build the community we wish to be: one characterized by respect, inclusion, and collaborative partnership. The Office of the President ensures that the senior leadership of the college is comprised of individuals who are reflective of the community they are responsible for providing leadership to. Executive leadership is essential to ensuring institutional commitment to systemic change and outcomes.

The Deputy Chief of Staff will work closely with the Chief of Staff to provide leadership, direction and operational management of the Office of the President. The DCoS will work directly with the President and provide support in communications, constituent management, calendar management and other executive level administrative task.