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

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.

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