Associate Director of Development & Communications

Manchester, CT

Full Time

CT State Manchester

Experienced

Details:

Posted: March 25, 2025
Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Location:

CT State Manchester
60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
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CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College 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.

Anticipated Start Date:

July 2025

Position Summary:

The Associate Director of Development & Communications collaborates closely with the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, the Executive Director of the Foundation, and the Director of Institutional Advancement. This position has primary leadership responsibility for major department functions, particularly in fundraising and communications. The Associate Director of Development & Communications is expected to have substantial relationships with community members, donors, administrators, faculty and staff.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and/or the Executive Director of the MCC Foundation, the Associate Director of Development & Communications is accountable for contributing to the objectives of the Division of Institutional Advancement through effective performance in these essential duties:

Annual Giving
Provide leadership for creation and execution of a comprehensive strategic annual giving and communications plans, including providing recommendations to the Foundation board and its committees. Leads the design, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the college’s 12-month annual giving program. This program is the foundation of the fundraising program and the pipeline for future major gifts. Provides ongoing evaluation, analysis, and improvement to achieve required outcomes.
Communications Plan
Responsible for the design, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a comprehensive communications program for alumni relations and fundraising. Responsible for strategic messaging and targeted communications to segmented constituencies within the college/foundation’s 25,000 constituents. This work requires oversight of database integrations with various technological platforms to distribute messages and maintain the accuracy of data.
Data Management
Oversee the continued development of databases to ensure that software tools are integrated, and that data are accurate. Propose and implement policies and procedures for data management to ensure integrity of databases, identify opportunities to improve administrative efficiencies, and implement solutions. Produce reports and analyze data to demonstrate growth in key performance areas, particularly around fundraising and communications, and prepare findings and recommendations for executive director and Foundation leadership. Priority projects include preparing accurate data segmentation for annual fund campaigns, stewardship and other advancement-related projects.
Prospect Management and Donor Relations
Manage a donor prospect pool including research, qualification, rating, communications, personal visits, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Develops and sustains meaningful relationships with foundation directors, donors, alumni leaders, and other external stakeholders. Utilizes these relationships for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. Management of this large portfolio of relationships inside and outside the institution utilizing significant interpersonal communication skills.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: 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. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field with one (1) or more years of related experience and up to two (2) years of supervisory 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.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

Demonstrated knowledge of computerized and manual systems for collecting, preserving and reporting information.
Experience in event development and execution.
Knowledge of nonprofit communication concepts.
Familiarity with the development of social media campaigns for nonprofits.
Website strategy development and maintenance primarily using Word Press.
Organizational and multitasking skills including ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to interact favorably with various communities, including external constituents, administrators, staff, faculty and students.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an educational setting.
Demonstrated experience identifying and cultivating prospects using research, active strategies, etc.
Experience with the development and execution of direct mail campaigns, including print, e-communications and individual follow up.
Experience producing creative communication materials independently and collaborating with hired communication vendors.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $74,604 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and 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.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ([email protected]).

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