Assistant to Dean

With 12 campuses across CT, Connecticut State Community College promotes student success through affordable access to academically rigorous and innovative education, career training, and lifelong learning.

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.

• Posted: June 15, 20026
• Level: Community College Professional 17, 12-month, tenure track position
• Employment Type: Standard
• Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  July 2026
• Work Location: CT State Norwalk (188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854)
• Work Modality: On-site;
  Position is not remote
• Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, July 01, 2026.

The Assistant to the Dean provides the administrative and academic support services needed to contribute to the effective management of the College’s academic and certificate programs.

Under the direction of the Dean or other administrator, the Assistant to the Dean is accountable for providing administrative services in support of the College’s academic programs through effective performance in these functional areas:

• Faculty administration
• Course administration
• Business administration

Additional responsibilities include:

• 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 which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Higher education administration
• Budget and fiscal management
• 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)

• Experience utilizing Enrollment Management System (EMS), Native Banner, and Course Leaf (CLSS).

• Salary $70,338 approximate annual

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)

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.

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.

Employment offers are contingent upon:

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