Director of Institutional Advancement

About the role

The Director of Institutional Advancement manages a comprehensive program at CT State Community College to locate sources of funds, prepare grant requests, develop long-term relationships with donor organizations and individuals, and solicit and manage funds from these sources. The position reports to the Campus President or designee.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing funding sources
• Cultivating and soliciting voluntary fund sources
• Managing, allocating, safeguarding and accounting for development funds
• Additional responsibilities include attending and participating in various campus events and committees

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately relevant field
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a related field or a combination of education, training, and experience leading to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

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)

Pay

$84,997 approximate annual

Schedule

Standard Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contact Information

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume. Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.