Queens Hillel ยท 4 months ago
Student Support Specialist at Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
0+ years expTanger Hillel at Brooklyn College is a dynamic organization dedicated to supporting Jewish students. The Student Support Specialist will provide direct assistance to students facing academic, emotional, financial, and identity-related challenges, while fostering a culture of wellness and inclusion on campus.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Serve as a welcoming resource for students navigating academic, emotional, financial, or identity-related challenges
Build relationships with students from diverse backgrounds, connecting them to wellness resources, referrals, and Hillel programs
Conduct needs assessments and provide culturally sensitive referrals for scholarships, food access, career support, and mental health services
Assist students in navigating campus systems, including reporting antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and other well-being concerns, and connect them with partner organizations
Facilitate wellness workshops, support groups, and identity-based initiatives with interns and student leaders
Coordinate outreach and engagement during high-stress times (midterms, finals, or campus conflicts), including pop-up events, peer-led initiatives, and informal engagement like drop-ins or coffee chats
Collaborate with Hillel staff, campus departments, clubs, and community partners to integrate wellness into Jewish life and co-sponsor programs that promote belonging
Manage communications, documentation, and follow-up related to student support and wellness initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
0-4 years of relevant professional experience
Passion for student wellness and fostering an inclusive campus community
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds
Experience facilitating workshops, support groups, or peer-led initiatives
Creativity and initiative to engage students who may not typically seek support
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities
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
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