Development Associate of Events

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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Position Details

Posted: October 7, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 16, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: 
Work Location: CT State Gateway (20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510)
Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Position Summary

The Development Associate is responsible for the management of events hosted at Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT and events associated with the GCC Foundation, Inc. The Associate serves as the College liaison to community special events and event records management. 

The Associate assists the Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement in all areas pertaining to the activities of the GCC Foundation, Inc. Performs a full range of professional fundraising activities including special event coordination. Plans  and carries out work assignments using judgment in applying professional principles and guidelines within established policies and broadly defined procedures.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement, the Development Associate of Events is responsible for providing assistance and support for a wide range of programs and activities related to the Institutional Advancement department, and the coordination of special events on the GCC campus through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Events Coordinator 
• Marketing Liaison 
• Office Responsibilities  

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field together with one (1) or more years of professional experience in development; or a combination of education, experience and training which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fundraising 
• Ability to maintain accurate files and prepare reports 
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external constituent groups including alumni, donors, businesses, vendors, local community-based organizations, and faculty/staff/students.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities 
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality 
• 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

• Two (2) or more years of experience representing an organization in donor-facing, public-facing, or other high-stakes settings, including responsibility for sensitive communications, relationship management, or stewardship activities. 
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex events or projects involving three or more operational departments or functional areas, such as culinary services, public safety, facilities, advancement, or comparable units. 
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative or executive support in higher education, non-profit foundations, or executive offices, including scheduling, board or committee meeting preparation, and records management. 

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $66,804 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)

For more information, visit: Human Resources - Future Employees / Human Resources -Labor Contracts

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.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

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.

Background Screening

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.

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.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.