American Jewish University · 1 day ago
Associate Director, BCI
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $90K/yrAmerican Jewish University is seeking an Associate Director for the Brandeis Camp Institute (BCI), an in-residence fellowship for young Jewish adults. The role involves overseeing camp operations, staff recruitment, and community engagement while supporting the program's administrative needs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Vision and Community Leadership
Partner with SAP to support the creation of the summer program in alignment with BCI legacy and values
Manage day-to-day camp operations, and create safe and meaningful experiences for participants and staff
During the summers serve as in-residence programmatic support of the BCI community. Support staff and participants through reflection and meaningful connection
Partner with AJU’s advancement team to support efforts to expand BCI’s donor base through proactive outreach to alumni, granting organizations, and new mission-aligned donors
Promote and support ongoing BCI alumni engagement and community building, such as alumni reunions, regional gatherings, and follow-up programming
This position requires both a respect for BCI traditions and a willingness to look with fresh eyes at the state of the current BCI program in order to craft new immersive experiences using the BCI model that expand impact by meeting the needs of today’s participants
Support the annual budgeting process, maintain appropriate records
Supervises the staff and participant recruitment and application process, tracking progress, sending reminders, and ensuring compliance with all steps of the process
Collaborates with Senior Advisor to the President (SAP) regarding recruitment season strategic plan
Facilitates outreach and engagement with prospective applicants
Assists the SAP in reviewing prospective staff and participant applicants and determining staff placements
Attends conferences and local events as needed
Take a lead role in areas of social media engagement and written communications, working in collaboration with AJU’s communications department
Provides a warm, compassionate, and personal experience rooted in Jewish values to all BCI participants, donors, alumni and staff
Supports planning for staff training schedule and programming. Serves as supervisor for staff positions during BCI programming
Manages content on the BCI website, updating dates, photos, and information as needed
Oversees supply and swag ordering ahead of summer and conferences
Sets up contracts with outside vendors, including guest educators, photographer, arrival day hotel, airport buses, summer car rental, etc
Liaises with AJU accounting and HR departments for all summer staff hiring, payment, and reimbursement needs
Coordinates logistics with AJU’s Brandeis-Bardin Campus staff for any in-person programming, including housing, menus, program space set-up, etc
Communicates with Staff and Participants ahead of programming regarding travel arrangements, contracts, and all necessary forms
Qualification
Required
Highly organized – able to set priorities, manage complex scheduling, and keep track of many participant, staff & partner inquiries at the same time
Loves speaking with and assisting people one-on-one, but also can work highly independently
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people
Live on-site at BCI June-July (housing and food provided)
Maintain a demanding camp schedule during the summer; ability to manage high stress situations and crises with a level head and sound judgment, able to act decisively in emergencies
Summer involves extensive walking, standing, and moving, carrying, or positioning objects weighing up to 40 lbs
Flexibility to work irregular hours, including some weekend hours
Highly personable and enthusiastic demeanor, oriented toward recruitment and engagement
Knowledgeable about the BCI program, its educational goals, program and staffing structure, or other camp/experiential education program equivalent
Knowledge and commitment to Jewish traditions and customs
Extremely detail oriented and efficient, able to maintain records, plan events, and respond to individual needs
Able to creatively problem solve and anticipate and proactively respond to staff and participant needs
Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with a high degree of emotional intelligence
Preferred
Masters in Jewish Education, non-profit management or equivalent a plus (e.g. knowledge of program development and educational methodologies, with a specific understanding of camp/retreat programming)
Benefits
Health, dental, vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Two weeks vacation
Sick leave accrual
All Jewish holidays off
Shortened days on Fridays
Company
American Jewish University
American Jewish University is a school in Los Angeles.
Founded in 1947
201-500 employees
Funding
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