What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Administrator position at Trinity College?
Posting Details
Position Information
Title
Operations Administrator
Department
Student Success
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Hours Per Week
40
FLSA Determination
Exempt
Weeks Per Year
52
Open Date
02/03/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Position Summary
Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing forty-one states and seventy countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent 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, Connecticut. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and ninety-one 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.
The Trinity College Campus Safety Department is an engaged, professional community-oriented department that ensures the safety and security of the College through problem solving and partnerships. This is achieved by supporting a diverse workforce, continuous training, and a collaborative approach to safeguarding the campus through extensive interaction and partnerships with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the broader Hartford community.
Campus Safety is part of the Division of Student Success and Enrollment Management. The goal of this division is to support the mission of Trinity College by delivering exceptional educational, athletic, recreational, and developmental experiences focused on the principles and values of community, diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We seek to hire qualified individuals to provide for the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. The staff in Campus Safety play a vital role in supporting a positive student experience and helping to create a campus environment that supports student retention and graduation. We also seek to hire individuals who value life-long learning. Our policies support the mission of the college and in doing so we have emphasized the following key areas in our policies to enhance Campus Safety’s support of an inclusive campus climate: implementation of anti-discrimination/bias-free policing policy; increased focus on community policing/engagement; formalized & enhanced accountability systems; and the development of crisis intervention/de-escalation and use of force policies.
The Operations Administrator is responsible for providing support to the director to ensure that campus safety operations including patrol, communications, cameras, parking enforcement, emergency operations and crime suppression are operating effectively and per policy. Holds responsibilities for maintaining staffing levels, coordinating training programs, maintaining staff certifications and records compliance with college policy, federal, state and local city laws. Works closely with other college departments, community members, families, visitors and outside partners.
The Trinity College Campus Safety Department is an engaged, professional community-oriented department that ensures the safety and security of the College through problem solving and partnerships. This is achieved by supporting a diverse workforce, continuous training, and a collaborative approach to safeguarding the campus through extensive interaction and partnerships with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the broader Hartford community.
Campus Safety is part of the Division of Student Success and Enrollment Management. The goal of this division is to support the mission of Trinity College by delivering exceptional educational, athletic, recreational, and developmental experiences focused on the principles and values of community, diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We seek to hire qualified individuals to provide for the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. The staff in Campus Safety play a vital role in supporting a positive student experience and helping to create a campus environment that supports student retention and graduation. We also seek to hire individuals who value life-long learning. Our policies support the mission of the college and in doing so we have emphasized the following key areas in our policies to enhance Campus Safety’s support of an inclusive campus climate: implementation of anti-discrimination/bias-free policing policy; increased focus on community policing/engagement; formalized & enhanced accountability systems; and the development of crisis intervention/de-escalation and use of force policies.
The Operations Administrator is responsible for providing support to the director to ensure that campus safety operations including patrol, communications, cameras, parking enforcement, emergency operations and crime suppression are operating effectively and per policy. Holds responsibilities for maintaining staffing levels, coordinating training programs, maintaining staff certifications and records compliance with college policy, federal, state and local city laws. Works closely with other college departments, community members, families, visitors and outside partners.
Qualifications
- Strong background in managing, monitoring and scheduling work forces.
- Knowledge of relevant city, state and federal laws including the Jeanne Clery Act, Title IX, and Violence Against Women Act ·
- Knowledgeable about Hartford City Fire Safety and Emergency Response protocols, as well as current campus security trends and best practices.
- Proficiency in database management and familiarity with security and camera systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work calmly, effectively with flexibility in an ever-changing environment with diverse colleagues and college community members.
- Strong problem solving, team building, and customer service skills with an ability to respond promptly to college needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to work on and prioritize a wide variety of tasks simultaneously.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and three references.
Posting Number
S01018
