C26-033 Administrative Assistant (201531)

[C26-033]

Administrative Assistant

Division of Institutional Advancement

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Division of Institutional Advancement as a full-time Administrative Assistant. We seek applicants who are highly organized, proactive, and service-oriented professionals with exceptional communication skills, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the CCSU Foundation while coordinating administrative and governance functions that advance the University’s philanthropic mission and strengthen engagement with alumni, donors, trustees, and community partners.

Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, please visit CCSU to learn more.

About CCSU’s Division of Institutional Advancement

The Division of Institutional Advancement is responsible for an integrated, comprehensive external relations program including alumni affairs, constituent relations, community and business relations, and university development. The Vice President for Institutional is the chief liaison officer to the CCSU Foundation, Inc

Position Profile

The Administrative Assistant provides highly skilled, confidential administrative support to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the CCSU Foundation and serves as the primary administrative support professional for CCSU Foundation operations and governance activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of office administration and management.
• Knowledge of business math.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other equipment.
• Ability to operate office suite software.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to meet personally with a variety of people as a representative of the University System.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

• Five (5) years of experience providing administrative support in a professional office setting.
• Experience maintaining records of expenses and budget tracking.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain an orderly and efficient office operation.
• Demonstrated ability of verbal and written communication with proper grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Demonstrated ability to produce quality typewritten materials using personal computer equipment and software such as office suite.

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

Preferred qualifications include experience in higher education, budget management and possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher.

University education enhances a candidate’s professionalism and familiarity with the collegiate academic environment, is desirable.

Experience in higher education, advancement, fundraising, nonprofit administration, foundation operations, or a related field.

Experience providing administrative support to senior executives and supporting boards of directors, trustees, committees, or other governing bodies.

Experience preparing and managing board materials, including agendas, minutes, reports, and governance documentation.

Experience coordinating meetings, events, and special projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Experience working with donors, constituent, or customer relationship management (CRM) databases and maintaining confidential records.

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by July 13, 2026. Please be sure that you explicitly discuss how your experience and skills match each required and preferred qualification. Please be aware that additional material may be required if selected for interview.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Resume

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Elizabeth Roth, Search Committee Chair, at (860) 832-1794 or eroth@ccsu.edu.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Administrative Assistant is compensated at the Professional 2 salary level in accordance with CSCU Human Resources Policies for Management and Confidential Professional Personnel.

For more information, please visit Management & Confidential Policies.

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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