C25-045 Grants Writer- Institutional Advancement

Application Deadline

September 4, 2025 Full-Time Regular 201461

C25-045]

Grants Writer-Institutional Advancement

Institutional Advancement

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Division of Institutional Advancement as a Grants Writer. We seek applicants who have a strong background in grant development, proposal writing, and cross-functional collaboration to support institutional funding priorities and growth.

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 Central’s Division of Institutional Advancement

The Division of Institutional Advancement supports Central Connecticut State University’s mission by securing philanthropic resources, strengthening community and alumni engagement, and cultivating lasting relationships with donors and partners. The department plays a critical role in advancing the university’s strategic priorities through fundraising and external funding.

Position Profile

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and persuasive communicator with a demonstrated record of success in securing grant funding. They will have the ability to collaborate across departments, engage with funding agencies, and manage all aspects of grant research, development, and submission. Strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

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

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in English, journalism, communications, creative writing, or similar areas.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Credentials and / or experience comparable to the above may also be considered.

The Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following :

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the apply button and electronically submit the following documents by September 4, 2025.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered, emailed, 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 Brenda Lopez, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2366 or B.Lopez@ccsu.edu.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Grants Writer-Institutional Advancement is compensated at the Administrator IV salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement.

For more information, please visit SUOAF.

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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