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Job Description Supports director in representing Trinity and the Center for Urban and Global Studies (CUGS) to constituents within and outside of the college and in creating direction and goals for the center; also supports graduate studies in urban planning. Responsibilities Support director in representing Trinity and CUGS to constituents within and outside of the college and in creating direction and goals for the center Manage communications, including maintaining website, writing blogs, managing social media, and editing newsletter. Plan, advertise, and host meetings, workshops, and conferences. Supervise student workers as research and communications assistants. Assist CUGS visiting faculty through staffing searches, onboarding new visiting faculty, and ongoing support of visiting faculty. Support the IIE-SRF Visiting Scholar(s) in acclimating to life and work in the U.S. and assist the director in coordinating with the New University in Exile Consortium. Monitor budget expenditures, process payments and reimbursements. Serve as building manager for 70 Vernon Street, including submitting work requests and ordering supplies. Manage student research grants and fellowships program of CUGS, including overseeing the application process, advising students on projects and presentations, coordinating and serving on selection committees, and managing the administration of grants. Assist in the promotion and programming of the graduate program/graduate certificate in urban planning. Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Familiarity with the urban studies intellectual base of the center. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work well in fast-paced and stressful environments Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize work Excellent human relations/customer service skills with the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Ability to work independently as well as with a team Effective communication (written and oral) skills Public speaking and skills to develop presentations Ability to perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy Ability to evaluate information, interpret and analyze data, and develop reports Skill in program planning, implementation, and management Ability to train team members or student employees and schedule/coordinate work and activities of others Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders/constituencies Ability to uphold a professional code of ethics and maintain confidentiality Knowledge of departmental technology and computing skills Skill in accounting and budget management About Us 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. Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is "Engage. Connect. Transform." As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement. The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process. For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.