Queens Hillel · 6 days ago
Assistant Director at Northeastern University Hillel
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expNortheastern Hillel is a vibrant community serving a dynamic Jewish student population at Northeastern University. The Assistant Director will provide leadership and support to create meaningful Jewish experiences, mentor student leaders, and develop programming that enhances Jewish life on campus.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
In partnership with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), craft and implement a strategic vision for programming, pluralistic Jewish education, spiritual life, and student engagement
Develop and sustain a robust student leadership structure that supports programs, Shabbat and holiday celebrations, and meaningful Jewish experiences
Supervise, mentor, and support the professional growth of the program team
Build and maintain strategic partnerships across the university, including Student Affairs, Admissions, Student Health
Applying for, tracking, and reporting on grants
Supervise the Student Life Team, including the Springboard Fellow, IACT Coordinator, Israel Engagement Coordinator, Rabbinic Intern, and work-study students
Recruit, train, and mentor student leaders; advise student boards; and oversee student internship programs
Oversee the program budget, including allocation of funds, expense tracking, and grant opportunities
Staff Shabbat and holiday programming, supporting rituals, learning, and community-building
Oversee Jewish Learning Fellowships and Israel education initiatives
Engage prospective students and their families, sharing information about Jewish life at Northeastern
Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director, SLT, and campus partners
Lead weekly program team meetings and participate in leadership team meetings
Manage staff hiring and onboarding for new program professionals
Participate in ongoing Jewish learning and professional development
Partner with the Executive Director and SLT on community response during campus crises, national events impacting Jewish students, and events related to Israel
Support fundraising efforts in collaboration with the Development team, including donor relations, events, and student development initiatives
Oversee and coordinate support for Hillel initiatives and community at Northeastern’s London, Oakland, and NYC campuses
Manage engagement data collection in partnership with Hillel International
Qualification
Required
Four or more years of professional experience in Jewish life, experiential education, higher education, or a related field
Bachelor's degree required
Demonstrated success in hiring, supervising, and coaching staff
Advising and empowering college students
Building partnerships within educational and/or nonprofit settings
Developing, implementing and evaluating student programs
Managing multiple projects while maintaining high quality
Ability to connect individual passions and interests to Hillel's mission
Dedication to community and community building
Comfort managing teams while also working independently and collaboratively
An entrepreneurial mindset and comfort navigating ambiguity
Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, alumni, and university partners
A commitment to Jewish pluralism and comfort serving as a role model for emerging Jewish adults
Confidence in your Jewish knowledge and experiences, with the ability to inspire others on their Jewish journeys
Preferred
Experience working in a Jewish nonprofit organization preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, discretionary time off, and parental leave
Robust professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities
Opportunities for regional and international travel, including to Israel and London
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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