Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement

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Position Details
Posted: May 5, 2026
Level: Manager 2
Employment Type: Management / Confidential
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: July 2026
Work Location: CT State Gateway (20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510)
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Position Summary
The Campus Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive institutional advancement programs toward the goal of significantly increasing constituent involvement and fundraising outcomes. The advancement function includes responsibility for corporate and foundation relations, community and public relations, events management, grant development and administration, alumni and constituent relations efforts, stewardship, and advancement services. The Campus Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement may advise and provide support in matters related to the annual fund, major gifts and gift planning, endowment, and capital campaigns, and include the foundation in the college's marketing, branding and other communications strategies to the extent that they are relevant to the foundation's mission of supporting the college. In addition to leading the advancement office, the Campus Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement is the campus's primary liaison to the campus foundation and coordinates the mutual support required for the campus's and foundation's success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Campus President, the Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

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 board of directors to ensure that the priorities of the foundation align with the strategic and operational needs of the college, with an emphasis on student retention and success. Within the community, enhance awareness of the college so that the service area views the college as a viable source of investment and support.
Provide leadership and counsel to multiple constituent groups including but not limited to - CEO, CEO's Cabinet and the Foundation.
Establish and implement strategic alliances and partnerships with business, corporate and social agencies. Develop and implement a process for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and recognizing individuals, corporations, nonprofit foundations, state and federal government departments.
Lead community and public relations activities on the campus.
Advise and support the foundation in securing major and planned gifts, as well as enhanced annual gifts by developing advancement plans, programs and projects.
Contribute to campus and foundation strategic plans and priorities to support and strengthen the financial resources available to the campus.
Advise and collaborate with the foundation in creating and executing fundraising plans that use best practices for institutionally related foundations in annual, major, planned gift programs, grant submissions and event programming to meet fundraising goals.
Motivate and guide advancement team toward accountable, goal-oriented outcomes.
Provide senior leadership support for media relations and internal communications. Devise and implement effective internal and external strategic messaging plans and methods of advancement communication, promotion and marketing in concert with college's marketing and public relations functions, including the establishment of an active digital, print, radio/TV and press presence, as well as integrated marketing and communication materials.
Develop, in collaboration with college's marketing and public relations, a campus branding strategy and integrate the branding strategy across all institutional communications.
Be active and involved in the advancement profession, on local, regional, state and national levels.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

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 degree, preferably in a related field with five (5) or more years of experience as a senior-level advancement professional, preferably in higher education or similar complex environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A record of leadership and accomplishment in advancement with a proven track record of collaborating with foundations in fundraising success and increasing responsibilities, especially with campaign planning/execution and in major gift solicitations in a goal-oriented environment.
Documented successful solicitation of numerous major and principal gifts and a history of building advancement programs and fundraising performance.
Experience working with/within an institutionally related foundation and a volunteer board of directors.
History of enhancing an organization's culture of philanthropy and maintaining cooperative working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Demonstrated development of comprehensive and inter-related strategic and operational plans for multiple business units; for example, advancement office, institutionally related foundation, and college/university.
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 disbursements, IRS filings, 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.
History of 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.
Comprehensive understanding of advancement and foundation operations, and the policy, functions and procedures necessary for these areas to be successful.
Experience supervising staff, and managing and delegating workloads, as well as running an effective team.
Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
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

Documented record of success in identifying, securing, and administering complex state and federal grants, including a proven history of achieving significant funding milestones and ensuring long-term grant stewardship.
Proven ability to manage staff within a collective bargaining environment and experience navigating a public higher education system.
Demonstrated history of serving as an organizational representative to build strategic relationships with government leaders, community groups, and industry partners.
Master's degree is highly preferred. Relevant fields of study include: Public or Business Administration, Higher Education Leadership or a related field.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range; $101,935-$127,418 approximate annual
Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity

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. Please refer to the CSCU - CSCU Executive Residency Requirements Policy, which applies to all positions classified as Management/Confidential at the Executive 1 level or higher.

Application Instructions
To apply, submit:

A cover letter
A 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.

Important Notes:

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
Links to external resume sites are not 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

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 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 nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu.

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