Position Details
Posted: July 29, 2026
Level: Manager 2
Employment Type:Management / Confidential
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: October 2026
Work Location: CT State Housatonic (900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604)
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Position Summary

The Associate Dean of Campus Operations oversees the day-to-day campus environment and provides leadership, general direction, and administration of the campus's facilities, maintenance and custodial services, financial support services, information technology services, emergency preparedness, and auxiliary services (e.g., campus security, campus bookstore, food services). He/she assists the President/CEO in managing the overall budget and serves as a liaison with appropriate local, State, and College officials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of theCampus President, or other Administrator, the Associate Dean of Campus Operations is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the campus through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Budget and Fiscal Management
  • accountable for assisting with managing the campus budget and collaborating with the College to ensure efficient and effective performance of the campus.
• Facilities and Capital Planning and Management
  • accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the campus buildings, equipment, and grounds, and developing plans and capital budgets for the campus's future facilities' needs.
• Campus Operations
  • accountable for the safe and reliable operation of the campus's facilities, equipment, and utilities.
• Emergency Preparedness and Security
  • accountable for campus safety and security and campus-wide emergency preparedness.
• Business and Auxiliary Operations
  • accountable for managing the services associated with business and auxiliary operations.
• Consulting and Advisement
  • accountable for consulting and advising with the Campus President and serving as a liaison within the College.

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 an appropriate field with five (5) or more years of experience in higher education or academic administration, which includes three (3) years of experience in the supervision of the work of others or a combination of education, training, and experience that would lead to the competencies required for
successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Budget and fiscal management
• Facilities and Capital Planning and Management
• Campus Operations and Security
• Higher education administration
• Supervision and training
• 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

• Three (3) - five (5) years of experience in budget preparation, financial management, or operations, including budget responsibility
• Experience in applying relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations
• Experience working with the state agencies managing building construction, renovation, and environmental considerations
• Experience creating and implementing emergency preparedness policies and procedures
• Experience working with communities underrepresented and/or historically underserved in higher education

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $106,523approximate 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. Please refer to the CSCU - CSCU Executive Residency Requirements Policy, which applies to all positions classified as Management/Confidential at the Executive 1 level or higher.
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.