Development Associate of Events

Connecticut State Community College; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College invites applications for a Development Associate of Events at Gateway Community College in New Haven. The role supports the GCC Foundation, coordinating fundraising events and serving as a liaison for community events.

The Associate assists the Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement, performing professional fundraising activities, managing event records, and executing assignments within policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 1+ years of professional fundraising experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage events for Gateway Community College and GCC Foundation.
• Serve as Marketing Liaison for event-related activities.
• Maintain event records and assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Position Details

Posted: October 7, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 16, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date:

Work Location: CT State Gateway (20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510)

Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Position Summary

The Development Associate is responsible for the management of events hosted at Gateway Community College in NewHaven, CT and events associated with the GCC Foundation, Inc. The Associate serves as the College liaison to community special events and event records management.

The Associate assists the Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement in all areas pertaining to the activities of the GCCFoundation, Inc. Performs a full range of professional fundraising activities including special event coordination. Plans and carries out work assignments using judgment in applying professional principles and guidelines within established policies and broadly defined procedures.

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement, the Development Associate of Events is responsible for providing assistance and support for a wide range of programs and activities related to the Institutional Advancement department, and the coordination of special events on the GCC campus through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Events Coordinator
• Marketing Liaison
• Office Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field together with one (1) or more years of professional experience indevelopment; or a combination of education, experience and training which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fundraising
• Ability to maintain accurate files and prepare reports
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external constituent groups including alumni, donors, businesses, vendors, local community-based organizations, and faculty/staff/students
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• 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

• Two (2) or more years of experience representing an organization in donor-facing, public-facing, or other high-stakes settings, including responsibility for sensitive communications, relationship management, or stewardship activities.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex events or projects involving three or more operational departments or functional areas, such as culinary services, public safety, facilities, advancement, or comparable units.
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative or executive support in higher education, non-profit foundations, or executive offices, including scheduling, board or committee meeting preparation, and records management.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $66,804 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

For more information, visit: Human Resources - Future Employees / Human Resources -Labor Contracts

Important Notes

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

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

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 trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

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.