Director of Institutional Advancement

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.

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: June 23, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 2026

Work Location: CT State Middlesex (100 Training Hill Road, Middletown CT 06457)

Work Modality: On site;
Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by July 22, 2026.

The Director of Institutional Advancement manages a comprehensive program at a Community College Campus 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.

• Identifying and developing funding sources;
• Cultivating and soliciting voluntary fund sources;
• Managing, allocating, safeguarding and accounting for development funds

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

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

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately relevant field together with two (2) or more years of experience in a related field 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:

• 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)

• 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

• Salary $84,997 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…