Job Details

Director of Institutional Advancement

Position Number: 6393657
Location: Norwalk, CT
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Director of Institutional Advancement

Details:
Posted: July 18, 2025
Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, August 13, 2025,

Location:
CT State Norwalk
188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT
**This position is not remote**
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CT State Community College Mission:
Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:
Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut's citizens and communities.

CT State Community College 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.

Anticipated Start Date:
October 2025

Position Summary:
CT State Norwalk relies in part for the funding of programs and operations on funds provided by grants and gifts from government agencies, and foundations. Norwalk Campus maintains a high level of visibility in the community through its campus foundation, engagement with community members and leaders, and a comprehensive marketing program. The Director of Institutional Advancement manages a comprehensive program 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. The advancement function includes responsibility for corporate, community and public relations, events management, grant development and administration, alumni and constituent relations efforts, stewardship, and advancement services.

In collaboration with the Campus CEO, the Director of Advancement will serve as the primary liaison to the campus foundation and coordinates the mutual support required for the campus' and foundation's success.

Example of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Campus Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Institutional Advancement is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

Advance the mission, vision, and short and long-term goals of the college working closely in concert with the campus CEO, senior administrative colleagues, and foundation to identify and cultivate funding sources.
Lead community and public relations activities on the campus to enhance awareness of the campus so that the service area views the campus as a viable source of investment and support.
Manage campus's advancement grant process, including proposal development and reporting.
Development, monitoring and updating campus strategic plans/goals and providing leadership for events to engage staff, student and foundation members in planning process.
Establish and implement strategic alliances and partnerships with business, corporate and social agencies.
Management of Department's budget and oversee grant reconciliation process in coordination with campus finance department.
Devise and implement effective internal and external strategic messaging plans and methods of advancement communication.
Support the advancement efforts of the campus foundation, where applicable. Including coordination of fundraising plans, annual/major gift programs, development of annual report.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: 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. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

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

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five (5) years of experience serving as an organization's representative in the community and building strategic relationships with local and state government leaders, community groups, business and corporate partners and grantors; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

Fund raising.
Grant proposal writing.
Public relations, marketing & event planning/management.
Fiscal management and grant administration.
Fund-oriented strategic planning.
Experience working with/within an institutionally related foundation or a volunteer board of directors.
Proven track record of grant management-including proposal development, drafting, tracking grant deliverables and ensuring accuracy of grant financial records.
Demonstrate experience with the development of comprehensive and inter-related strategic and operational plans across multiple business units or multiple organizations.
Experience with complex financial policies, demonstrated successful implementation of them, and monitoring to ensure accurate completion and submission of all regulatory requirements. Examples may include grant disbursements, financial statements, audits and investment reports.
Experience with maintaining working relationships with financial consultants, including accountants, auditors, banks and investment advisers.
Ability to develop annual plans and budgets for multiple, substantial, inter-related constituent units and to work within those budgets

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriately relevant field.

Starting Salary:
Minimum Salary range; $80,901 - $86,320 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.

Selection Procedure:
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (johnpaul.chaissoncardenas@ctstate.edu).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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