Associate Dean of Campus Operations

CT State Community College; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College seeks an Associate Dean of Campus Operations to oversee the day-to-day campus environment, facilities, maintenance, custodial services, financial support services, IT services, emergency preparedness, and auxiliary services. They will assist the President/CEO in managing the campus budget and liaise with local, State, and College officials.

Responsibilities include budget and fiscal management, facilities planning and maintenance, campus operations, security, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate field; five or more years in higher education/academic administration; includes supervision experience.
• Strong budget and fiscal management knowledge; facilities and capital planning experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campus environment and administration of facilities, maintenance, custodial, and auxiliary services.
• Lead budget and financial support services, IT services, and emergency preparedness.
• Serve as liaison with local, state, and college officials and support President/CEO on budget management.
• Ensure safe, efficient operation of campus buildings, equipment, and utilities.

Skills

Budget & finance

Facilities planning

Campus operations

Higher ed admin

Supervision

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State)was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State.

Position Details

Posted: September 29, 2026

Level: Manager 2

Employment Type: Management / Confidential

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: December 2026

Work Location: CT State Middlesex (100 Training Hill Road, Middletown, CT 06457)

Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants whosubmitmaterials by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Position Summary

The Associate Dean of Campus Operations oversees the day-to-day campus environment andprovides leadership, general direction, and administration of the campus's facilities, maintenanceand custodial services, financial support services, information technology services, emergencypreparedness, and auxiliary services (e.g., campus security, campus bookstore, food services). He/she assists the President/CEO in managing the overall budget and serves as a liaison withappropriate local, State, and College officials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of theCampus President, or other Administrator, the Associate Dean of Campus Operations is accountable for the safe and efficientoperation of the campusthrougheffective performance in these essential functional areas:

Key responsibilities include:

• Budget and Fiscal Management
  • accountable for assisting with managing the campus budget and collaborating with the College to ensureefficient and effective performance of the campus.
• Facilities and Capital Planning and Management
  • accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the campus buildings, equipment, and grounds, and developing plans and capital budgets for the campus's future facilities' needs.
• Campus Operations
  • accountable for the safe and reliable operation of the campus's facilities, equipment, and utilities.
• Emergency Preparedness and Security
  • accountable for campus safety and security and campus-wide emergency preparedness.
• Business and Auxiliary Operations
  • accountablefor managing the services associated with business and auxiliary operations.
• Consulting and Advisement
  • accountable for consulting and advising with the President/CEO and serving as a liaison within the College.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree inan appropriate field with five (5) or more years of experience in higher education or academic administration, which includes three (3) years of experience in the supervision of the work of others or a combination ofeducation, training, and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Budget and fiscal management
• Facilities and Capital Planning and Management
• Campus Operations and Security
• Higher education administration
• Supervision and training
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in educational environments that support students coming from marginalized backgrounds and historically excluded populations.
• Experience managing physical campus spaces that intentionally focus on community development
• Experience supervising diverse teams

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range; $106,523 approximate annual.

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees. Please refer to the CSCU - CSCU Executive Residency Requirements Policy, which applies to all positions classified as Management/Confidential at the Executive 1 level or higher.

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of theConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.