Administrative Faculty Trainee

Administrative Faculty Trainee

Application Deadline
5/17/2026

Full-Time Regular
201522

[C26-022]
Administrative Faculty Trainee
Center for Africana Studies

Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time Administrative Faculty Trainee position within the Center for Africana Studies. We seek applicants dedicated to promoting diversity, fostering an inclusive environment, and engaging with students, Administrative Faculty and Faculty with professionalism and enthusiasm.

About CCSU's Center for Africana Studies

The Center for Africana Studies serves to foster and advance interdisciplinary understanding and appreciation of Africa, African Americans, and individuals of African heritage across the Diaspora. In addition to our academic pursuits, the Center serves as a steadfast advocate for equity and justice. It functions as a vital hub for fostering engagement among students, staff, faculty, and the broader community while embodying our commitment to promoting inclusivity and social progress.

For more information about Central Connecticut State University, please visit CCSU.

Position Profile

The Administrative Faculty Trainee will support the Center for Africana Studies academic and cultural mission by understanding the interdisciplinary nature of the center -African Studies, African American Studies, the Archaeology Laboratory of African and African Diaspora Studies (ALAADS) and International (Global) Education. The successful incumbent will promote inclusivity and social progress, coordinate all center collaborative projects and support domestic and International experiential learning opportunities developed by the center. The incumbent will also be assisting in special projects/programs as required. Weekend and evening work is occasionally. Come be a part of our team!

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 a related field.

Experience and Training:

• Familiarity with the promoting inclusivity and social progress
• Familiarity with academic and cultural workings of the Center.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following

Ideal Candidate

One (1) year of experience in Africana Studies, counseling and/or student outreach experience, or equivalent.

Certifications and successful completion of training programs may be required prior to or during appointment.

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by May 17, 2026. Please be sure that you explicitly discuss how your experience and skills match each required and preferred qualification.

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

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 Sheri Fafunwa-Ndibe, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2646 or fafunwas@ccsu.edu

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Administrative Faculty Trainee position is compensated at the Administrator I salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement. For more information, please visit the 2021-2025 SUOAF Collective Bargaining Union Agreement.

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 vacation, personal, 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 accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.