Administrative Assistant, Engineering and Computer Science

Trinity College - Hartford   Hartford, CT   Full-time     Education
Posted on October 23, 2024
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Administrative Assistant, Engineering and Computer Science

Department: Engineering

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Hours Per Week: 40

FLSA Determination: Non-Exempt

Weeks Per Year: 52

Open Date: 10/16/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Administrative Assistant supports the departments of Engineering and Computer Science in the Roy Nutt Mathematics, Engineering & Computer Science Center at Trinity College in Hartford Connecticut. This position provides administrative and clerical support to the faculty members and students of both departments. The successful candidate will be a team player with strong organizational, attention to detail, and computer skills. 

The Administrative Assistant

  • Provides administrative and operational support for the departments of Engineering and Computer Science. 
  • Acts as first point of contact for these departments, answering questions, providing information, or directing inquiries to appropriate individuals.
  • Takes accurate, detailed meeting minutes and disseminates them in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates departmental workflow, scheduling, planning, and travel for meetings, specific departmental events, programs, and seminars.
  • Maintains expenditures via spreadsheets, monitors budgets, coordinates purchases of office supplies, and facilitates resolution of office, department and building maintenance requests and issues with appropriate parties.
  • Provides support for course management, including course scheduling and College Bulletin course listings. 
  • Monitors and maintains records of student attainment of program requirements.
  • Provides support for faculty recruitment, promotion, reappointment, and retirement/resignation.
  • Collects, monitors, and analyzes diverse sets of ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) assessment data using word processing, spreadsheets, and similar software.
  • Prepares and maintains ABET accreditation self-studies and performs tasks to maintain accreditation.
  • Updates departmental websites with pertinent information.

Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our diverse student body, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21% U.S. students of color and 50% who identify as women. 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, CT. 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.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or the equivalent and three years related experience required, or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Higher education experience preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is essential; ability to obtain proficiency with other software tools, as required.

Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants must apply online at
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3415 by submitting their resume, cover letter and three references. 

Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


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