Director of Institutional Advancement

CT State Community College; Middletown (CT); Vor Ort; USD 76.000 - 93.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous leave policies

Multiple retirement plan options

Comprehensive health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Zusammenfassung

CT State Community College is seeking a Director of Institutional Advancement to lead fundraising, grant development, and donor relations at the Middlesex campus.

Under the direction of the Campus President, you will identify funding sources, prepare grant requests, and cultivate long-term relationships with donors to support the college's missions. This on-site role requires strong leadership, communication, and fiscal management skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with two or more years of related experience.
• Strong fundraising and grant-writing experience.
• Experience with donor relations and grant administration.
• Ability to manage budgets and strategic planning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Develop funding sources and cultivate donor relationships.
• Coordinate and prepare grant proposals and grant administration.
• Support campus fundraising and external relations.
• Attend events and participate in committees; may work evenings/weekends as needed.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising

Grant proposal writing

Executive-level relations

Fiscal management

Strategic planning

Diversity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

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:June 23, 2026

Level:Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type:Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: September 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 who submit materials by July 22, 2026.

Position Summary

The Director of Institutional Advancement manages a comprehensive program at a Community College Campus to locate sources of funds, to prepare grant requests, to develop long term relationships with donor organizations and individuals, to solicit and to manage funds from these sources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of theCampus President or designee, the Director of Institutional Advancement is accountable for providing for the long-term financial support of the Campus from sources external to the Campus regular funding througheffective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and developing funding sources;
• Cultivating and soliciting voluntary fund sources;
• Managing, allocating, safeguarding and accounting for development funds.

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

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately relevant field together with two (2) or more years of experience in a related fieldor a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fundraising
• Grant proposal writing
• Public and organization or association relations at an executive level
• Fiscal management and grant administration
• Fund-oriented strategic planning
• 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 supporting higher education institutions with fundraising and advancements efforts
• Experience working in or leading small fundraising operations
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting equity and social justice efforts

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $84,997 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 .

Eligibility

• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

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 are controllingor 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.