Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships & Outreach

Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships & Outreach Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in 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 cultivate strong connections with surrounding neighbors and institutions throughout Hartford and the region. Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. The Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships & Outreach will work collaboratively with key internal and external constituents, including parents, families, and alumni, to enhance the profile of the Career & Life Design Center (CLDC). A passionate advocate of the liberal arts, they will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of business development and employer relations strategy for the CLDC. They will build upon existing employer relationships while researching and targeting new employers with the greatest potential to expand hiring of Trinity students and alumni for externship, internship, and full‑time positions. Metrics‑driven and outcome‑oriented, the Associate Director will utilize recruiting technologies to create operational efficiencies that facilitate relationship development and maintenance. Responsibilities Lead efforts to expand internship, externship and experiential learning opportunities in Hartford and beyond while integrating opportunities to cultivate students’ self‑reflection skills. Analyze data regarding student career interests to create and implement a strategy of outreach to potential employers of interest. Maintain a portfolio of employer contacts; arrange site visits to current or potential employers; document efforts and measure outcomes. Provide career‑coaching staff with insights into hiring trends, job and internship opportunities of special interest to students. Market CLDC and Trinity students to employers and alumni; create processes for soliciting employer feedback and assist in the development of tailored materials to market internship and job deadlines. Act as CLDC’s representative on the LAUNCH consortium and on the Handshake platform, evaluating and approving or declining employers, internships, jobs, and events. Lead on‑ and off‑campus employer networking and recruiting activities and services. Collaborate with CLDC staff to plan programs that prepare students for internship and job opportunities. Provide individualized career coaching when asked, including job‑search strategy, internship‑search techniques, and offer negotiation. Build and leverage relationships with campus partners to expand awareness of the career development needs; educate students and colleagues on industry trends. Develop assessment metrics and design opportunities for feedback loops to inform strategic decisions and operations. Act as CLDC’s delegate to work with Alumni Relations and the Athletics Department on initiatives associated with Peoplegrove networking and BCN. Lead CLDC’s efforts to conduct an annual survey of graduating seniors to collect confidential information regarding employment and salary trends. Partner with College Advancement to identify and connect with alumni and parent prospects and targeted employers. Represent Trinity and CLDC at local, regional, and national professional association conferences and workshops. Monitor financial expenditures relative to team budget. Have the ability to travel, including overnight stays, and to work nights and weekends as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Comprehensive knowledge of employment trends; demonstrated ability to integrate career development and innovative recruiting technologies, set priorities, take initiative, and establish efficient processes and procedures. Strategic outreach skills with a successful track record of cultivating, recruiting, and maintaining employer relationships, partnerships, and sponsorships. Strong analytical skills; experience managing databases, data analysis, and advanced knowledge of computer applications including career‑management systems. Detail‑oriented, proactive, organized, and capable of managing large workloads and multiple projects simultaneously. Stellar interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to listen and exercise good judgment and independent decision‑making. Engaged team player. Deep knowledge of and experience with the Trinity student community. A bachelor’s degree required; five years of experience in a similar role required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity College Hartford Connecticut