Coordinator of Institutional Advancement

ILHeadStart; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Carolina Community College seeks a Coordinator of Institutional Advancement to align with the college mission and Strategic Plan. You will partner with the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness to coordinate strategic planning, institutional research, outcomes and assessment, accreditation, and grant development.

This role leads assessment processes, supports data-informed decisions, prepares reports, and collaborates across faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with two or more years in higher education
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to quickly learn new technology tools
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong language skills and attention to detail
• Ability to organize and manage large volumes of information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive report-out plan and communication framework for the Strategic Plan
• Prepare and distribute regular progress updates to executive leadership and college audiences
• Track and communicate outcomes and KPIs to demonstrate progress toward goals
• Serve as College’s Survey Administrator; create and review surveys
• Analyze survey results and produce charts, tables, and written evaluations
• Support Institutional Research in data requests and external reporting
• Coordinate college-wide outcomes and assessment review and reporting
• Support accreditation activities and compliance reporting
• Assist with grants development, budgeting, and reporting
• Travel between campuses and occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Adaptability to change

Strong language skills

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Colleague

Informer

Qualtrics

Job description

Classified Ad Title

Coordinator of Institutional Advancement

Post Date

7/23/2026

Expiration Date

10/21/2026

Details

In alignment with the College’s mission and Strategic Plan, “Excellence in Action,” the Coordinator of Institutional Advancement works closely with the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness to coordinate aspects related to strategic planning, institutional research, outcomes and assessment, accreditation, and grant development and performance. The Coordinator provides leadership in assessment processes that support continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making in all areas of the College.

Essential Duties

Strategic Planning

In collaboration with the Strategic Planning Committee, design, implement, and manage a comprehensive report-out plan and communication framework for individual projects and initiatives within the College’s Strategic Plan.

Prepare and distribute regular progress updates to executive leadership, internal committees, and college-wide audiences to maintain institutional transparency.

Track, synthesize, and communicate outcomes and key performance metrics to clearly demonstrate progress towards institutional goals.

Institutional Research

In collaboration with the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, serve as the College’s Survey Administrator.

Create, review, update and administer re-occurring and ad-hoc institutional surveys.

Analyze quantitative and qualitative survey results.

Produce charts, tables, and other data visualizations as well as written evaluations and summaries, from survey analyses.

Provide support to the Institutional Research team in fulfilling internal data requests and external data reporting requirements.

Outcomes & Assessment/Accreditation

Coordinate the college-wide outcomes and assessment review process.

Work closely with faculty and staff to coordinate, facilitate, monitor, and report on assessment activities for the College, including instructional program review, administrative unit reviews, assessment of student learning outcomes, service area outcomes, and other college-wide assessment.

Provide support to the Director of Accreditation on aspects related to regional accreditation, including compliance, reaffirmation, and interim, annual, and substantive change reporting.

Grants

Provide support to the Director of Grants Development and Director of Grants Performance with grant research, application development, budgeting, implementation, compliance, reporting, and related grant activities.

Research, write, and prepare grant applications for private foundations and other small funding opportunities aligned with institutional priorities, including gathering supporting data and documentation.

Coordinate the Perkins grant budget process, including budget development, departmental collaboration, application preparation, and compliance documentation.

Recognizing and respecting the variety of experiences and contributions represented by all of our students, employees, and community, the Coordinator of Institutional Advancement will encourage a learning environment where everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences and will foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities.

This position may have occasional travel between campuses and for training. Occasional after hours may be required. Some evening and weekend work may be required for departmental events and meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Degree
• Two or more years of higher education experience

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Strong technology skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to quickly learn new technology tools
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong language skills
• Ability to carefully review written content and identify problems
• Ability to effectively organize and manage large volumes of information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and staff, including college leadership
• Accuracy and promptness in all information and reports
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Experience with regional or programmatic accreditation (SACSCOC, HLC, etc.)
• Knowledge of grant application and compliance processes
• Experience with Colleague and Informer
• Experience with Qualtrics

Comments

Central Carolina Community College is committed to being an employer of choice, grounded in excellence, integrity, respect, collaboration, innovation, and leadership. We provide a supportive, growth-focused workplace where professionals can thrive while helping students access first-class educational and workforce opportunities. Join us in shaping futures, strengthening our region, and contributing to a mission-driven culture rooted in service and opportunity.

Employer

Central Carolina Community College

Contact

Dane Peterson

Address

1105 Kelly Dr
Sanford, North Carolina, 27330

Work Phone

919-718-7493

Email

[e-mail]

Website

http://www.cccc.edu