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Jewishsac

Director of Student Engagement and Programming

Jewishsac, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485


Director of Student Engagement and Programming

Hillel at the University of Alabama

Role Overview

Make your mark on Jewish student life by joining Bama Hillel as the Director of Student Engagement and Programming. You will drive Hillel forward by thinking big, empowering students, and creating a warm and inclusive environment for Jewish life on campus. As you lead people and programs, you’ll help every student on campus connect to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. You will join a small and mighty team of staff and student interns with a focus on engaging Jewish students.What You’ll Do

Mentor student leaders in their Jewish growth through one-on-one meetings and group trainings, in order to cultivate a caring and actively inclusive Jewish community.Implement a strategic program planning model for engagement.Work cooperatively with segments of the student leadership (such as Arts, Greek life, social justice) to build positive ongoing relationships with students.Lead marketing, social media, and content for website; maintain participant tracking database.Direct the student leadership, programming, and engagement budgets.On a day-to-day basis you will

Cultivate relationships with Jewish students.Help craft and implement the annual cycle of Jewish holiday and Shabbat programming with the student intern team.Oversee, advise, and partner with student leaders to design and implement programming of interest to support wellness, campus life, social impact, social connectivity, Jewish learning, and more.Facilitate learning cohorts with provided materials and experience programming through a Jewish lens.*Please note: Due to the nature of Jewish student life, this position will require several nights/weekends, including for Shabbat and holidays.What You’ve Accomplished

1-3 years professional experience in Jewish, experiential, or higher education.Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree is a plus.Experience building pluralistic Jewish communities and creating a welcoming, vibrant, and enriching Jewish environment.Experience inspiring, mentoring, and motivating college-age students through both traditional and experiential education.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality across all areas.What You’ll Bring to the Job

A passion for working with emerging adults and investing in their growth as Jewish leaders.A hands-on attitude and willingness to execute programming at all levels.A commitment to pluralism and understanding of Jewish identity to act as a role model and mentor for emerging Jewish adults.Ownership of your unique knowledge of Judaism and the ability to inspire others on their own Jewish journey.Comfort working independently and collaboratively.Strong written and verbal skills, effective at communicating with a variety of stakeholders including students, parents, and university partners.Working knowledge of database management, general office suite products, and social media platforms.What You’ll Receive

Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $48,000 - $58,000.A benefits package, including health insurance reimbursement and retirement matching opportunities.A flexible work schedule with generous vacation and sick leave.Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.University of Alabama Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.

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