Queens Hillel · 2 weeks ago
Fain Family Director of Jewish Life at University of Hartford Hillel
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$67K/yr - $85K/yrHillel is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, and they are seeking a Fain Family Director of Jewish Life at the University of Hartford. This role provides strategic leadership for Jewish student engagement, programming, and partnerships while ensuring the financial sustainability and academic excellence of the Hillel and Jewish Life office.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Creates and sustains welcoming, engaging, and student-centered environments within the Zachs Hillel Center and larger campus community
Recruits, advises, and mentors Hillel student leaders and affiliated student organizations, supporting leadership pipelines that enhance student engagement and persistence
Designs and implements Jewish Life programming—including Shabbat and holiday observances, educational programs, cultural initiatives, service learning, and social justice experiences—that encourage continued student involvement throughout their college career
Leads immersive experiences such as Taglit-Birthright Israel and Alternative Spring Break trips, using pre- and post-experience engagement to strengthen ongoing student connection to campus
Provides direct oversight of the Hillel and Jewish Life budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with University priorities
Partners with Development and Alumni Affairs to support annual fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and philanthropic goals benefiting the University, Hillel, and Jewish Life
Identifies and supports revenue-generating opportunities connected to the Zachs Hillel Center, including food service coordination, event rentals, alumni and community programming, and external partnerships
Writes and manages grant proposals and oversees active funding agreements that contribute to operational sustainability and long-term growth
Enhances the overall student learning environment by providing co-curricular experiences that complement academic work and support wellness, leadership development, identity exploration, and civic engagement
Collaborates with academic departments, Judaic Studies, and campus partners to integrate Jewish Life programming into the broader educational experience
Serves as an informal Jewish educator and mentor, supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and leadership development in preparation for life beyond college
Builds and sustains meaningful relationships with Jewish alumni and parents to support mentorship, engagement, and philanthropic involvement
Serves as a visible representative of the University of Hartford within local, regional, and national Jewish and higher education networks
Serves as the primary liaison to Hillel International and maintain affiliation agreements and external partnerships
Partners with Admissions and Orientation to support recruitment, yield, and retention of Jewish students
Participates in university wide recruitment efforts, including but not limited to open houses, campus visits, Accepted Student Days, and ongoing outreach to prospective and admitted students and families
Provides comprehensive oversight of Hillel and Jewish Life operations, including staffing, assessment, policy implementation, programming, and day-to-day administration
Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional staff, graduate assistants, undergraduate student employees, and volunteers
Oversees operations of the Zachs Hillel Center, ensuring it functions as an effective hub for Jewish Life programming, student engagement, alumni activity, and community use
Collaborates with University partners on communications and marketing efforts that elevate Hillel and Jewish Life and support student engagement and enrollment goals
Ensures accurate and timely maintenance of digital platforms, social media, and event calendars
Maintains strong working relationships with campus partners to support coordinated student success efforts
Serves on divisional and university committees, task forces, and initiatives aligned with CFOS priorities and student success goals
Supports major University events to include, but not limited to, Open Houses, Accepted Student Days, Orientation, Hawktober Weekend, fall opening, and Commencement
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups
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.
Founded in 1947
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase