Director, Career and Life Design

Title
Director, Career and Life Design

Department
Student Success

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Hours Per Week
40

FLSA Determination
Exempt

Weeks Per Year
52

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary
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.

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.

Strong growth mindset.

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.

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.

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