Foundation Assistant

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.

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Posted: March 5, 2026
Level: Educational Assistant
Employment Type: Temporary position, non-tenure track position
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week
Anticipated

Start Date:

April 2026
Work Location: CT State Capital 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Work Modality: On site;
Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday March 18, 2026

The Foundation Assistant’s main function is to support fundraising, institutional advancement and events support.

Under the direction of the Director of Institutional Advancement the Foundation Assistant provides support to the Capital Foundation and the Institutional Advancement Office at CT State Capital through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Development Support
• Event Planning & Support
• Financial Support
• Board Meeting Support

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

Associate’s degree in a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Foundation or Fundraising experience
• Experience with bookkeeping
• Experience providing operational or administrative support.
• 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)

• Event Planning experience
• Quick Books Online experience

• $34.06 hourly

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

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:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

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.

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.

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