Queens Hillel · 4 days ago
Assistant Director at Minnesota Hillel
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expMinnesota Hillel is a vibrant Jewish student center serving multiple campuses across the state, offering a pluralistic and welcoming environment for Jewish life, exploration, and leadership development. The Assistant Director will drive Hillel forward by implementing student engagement strategies and managing staff to connect students to Jewish life and learning.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Design and execute an engagement strategy with the Executive Director to connect more than 70% of Jewish students at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and our multi-campus ecosystem to Hillel’s mission
In partnership with the Executive Director, craft and implement a plan for programming and pluralistic Jewish education
Innovate and expand upon our student leadership structure to support robust program activities, Shabbat, holiday celebrations, and meaningful Jewish experiences
Supervise, mentor, and support the growth of two early-career staff members
Create and maintain strategic partnerships with the University community, including Student Affairs and Admissions, parents, alumni, and lay leaders
Staff Shabbat and holiday programming as required, assisting with discussions, rituals, and celebrations
Take the lead on recruiting and staffing Minnesota Hillel’s Perspectives trip to Israel
Recruit, supervise, and lead the student engagement team and other leadership council teams
Mentor and advise student leaders, supporting them in creating high-quality, student-driven programs and communities aligned with Minnesota Hillel’s mission and pillars
Connect with prospective students and their families, educating them on Jewish life at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and schools across the state
Lead and create meaningful graduate student programming
Participate in ongoing Jewish learning and professional development
Staff and support alternative breaks and Taglit-Birthright Israel, including pre- and post-trip programs
Support the Development team and Executive Director in core fundraising activities, including donor relations, strategic fundraising conversations, and special events
Oversee the collection of our engagement data in partnership with Hillel International
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
5+ years of professional experience in Jewish communal work, higher education, experiential education, camping, or a related field
Excellent supervision skills and demonstrated success managing staff, interns, or student employees
Proven track record in student engagement, leadership development, and community building
Creating structures and opportunities that assist and empower students to take initiative and ownership of their communities
Experience translating strategy into systems, structures, and measurable outcomes
Management of multiple projects while maintaining quality
Building relationships with leaders within education or the nonprofit space
Developing and/or implementing a strategic plan, including reporting and tracking data
Knowledge of what makes people tick - you can connect people's passions and interests to Hillel's mission
Comfort in managing teams as well as working independently and collaboratively
An entrepreneurial spirit - things may not always go according to plan, but you understand that ambiguity is part of developing great new opportunities
Strong written and verbal skills, effective at communicating with a variety of stakeholders, including students, parents, alumnae/i, and university partners
Ability in navigating complex conversations related to Jewish identity, community, and Israel
Excellent organizational, communication, and project-management skills
Strategic mindset paired with operational rigor—you can see the big picture and manage the details
A commitment to pluralism and comfort with your Jewish identity, so you may act as a role model and mentor for emerging Jewish adults
Owning your unique Jewish knowledge and experiences and inspiring others to be on a Jewish journey
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
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
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