Queens Hillel · 4 months ago
Chief Program Officer at Michigan Hillel
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
10+ years expMichigan Hillel is dedicated to empowering Jewish students to grow as Jewish adults and cultivate an enduring obligation to the Jewish people. They are seeking a Chief Program Officer to lead their student life team, focusing on enhancing student engagement, deepening Jewish identity, and strengthening ties with Israel through innovative programming and community building.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy to significantly increase student engagement and deepen Jewish identity, specifically by identifying and piloting innovative programmatic, engagement, and peer-to-peer relationship-building opportunities on campus (on and beyond the Hillel premises), establishing clear annual targets for growth
Drive organizational growth by conducting annual performance planning, providing weekly supervision, and facilitating mid-year and full-year reviews
Foster a supportive team culture grounded in Jewish values
Partner with the Director of Development to oversee the preparation of grant reports and funding requests aligned with our programmatic vision and organizational goals
Participate in ongoing Jewish learning and professional development
Serve as Michigan Hillel's trusted resource for Israel education
Direct oversight of Israel engagement, expanding our efforts to strengthen ties between Israel and Michigan students by maintaining consistent Israel programming on campus
Envision and implement strategies to significantly increase student participation in Michigan Hillel's Israel travel programs - Birthright Israel, Onward Israel, Wolverine Impact Israel Trip (U-M Hillel’s volunteer trip), Campus Leaders Trip (for Jewish and non-Jewish students), and launch a new alumni trip
Oversee the design and implementation of immersive experience trips to Israel - serving as lead staff on at least one trip annually, with the capacity to lead a second
Design pre- and post-Israel trip experiences to deepen students' connections to Israel and strengthen Jewish relationships on campus, ensuring 100% post-trip engagement for returning students
Participate in Hillel International’s IACT national cohort
Build deep, personal relationships with Jewish students, serving as a frontline connector to Jewish life on campus
In partnership with key stakeholders, co-create and implement a strategic vision for Jewish student leadership development on campus. This includes identifying and nurturing emerging student leaders, and designing and facilitating comprehensive leadership programming and skill-building opportunities
Advise the student leadership board and student groups to create meaningful Jewish programming for their peers
Provide crucial support and guidance to students facing antisemitism, collaborating with the Chief of Staff to improve reporting and fostering a connection to a supportive community
Ensure all Hillel events are staffed appropriately (immersive experiences, student group events, weekly Shabbat dinners, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Jewish Education, Organizational Leadership, Rabbinic Ordination)
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including demonstrated success in supervising teams, mentorship, and leadership development
Proven success in managing multiple projects without compromising quality and utilizing data for reporting and tracking
Proven success in providing excellent supervision and coaching others to achieve desired outcomes
Proven success in creating structures and opportunities that empower students to take initiative and ownership for their communities
A passion for working with students and fostering their Jewish growth by building deep, personal connections
An awareness of your unique Jewish knowledge and experiences and the ability to serve as a role model to inspire others on their Jewish journey
A proven ability to navigate a campus environment while effectively serving the needs of a highly diverse student population
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to tell compelling stories and speak to diverse audiences, ideally with experience utilizing current social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, multifaceted environment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
Retirement plan
Generous paid time off
Parental leave
Significant opportunities for professional development, coaching, and Jewish learning
Mentorship and support from colleagues across the Hillel movement
Opportunities to travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel
Plenty of Hillel swag
Company
Queens Hillel
As one of the most active student organizations on campus, Queens Hillel provides a wide array of social, cultural, educational, spiritual, and travel opportunities for one of the largest and most diverse Jewish student populations in the country.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase