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CT State Community College lists this Associate Director of Finance and Administrative Services opportunity in west norwalk, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State.
Position Details
Posted: September 2, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: November 2026
Work Location: CT State Norwalk (188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854)
Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Position Summary
The Associate Director is responsible for a wide range of accounting, finance and administrative services at a Community College. These services include several functional areas as assigned: General accounting management; Capital planning; Grant accounting; Travel and Professional Development; Accounts Receivable and Billing; Procurement and Accounts Payable; Fixed Assets management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Campus Operations or other Administrator, the Associate Director of Finance and Administrative Services is accountable for the management of the College’s financial and physical resources through effective performance in these essential functional areas.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic planning
Management of financial resources
Management of physical resources
Management of administrative services
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
Master's degree in business, accounting, finance or a related area and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Fiscal or Business Office and up to two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the Banner financial accounting system
Fixed asset management
Business Office operation including procurement and Accounts Payable
Grant accounting
Cashier's/Bursar's Office and accounts receivable functions
State travel and professional development guidelines
Supervision of human resources
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
Experience working with state agencies and other external organizations in contract and grant compliance
Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.
Experience with budgets and planning.
Salary and Benefits
Salary$78,380 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 CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.
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 traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.
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, or
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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