Advisor Engagement Manager
About The Position
NCSY, a project of the Orthodox Union, connects with Jewish teens through innovative, cutting-edge social and recreational programs to develop a positive Jewish identity. NCSY Inspires Jewish teens and their connection to Israel through informal Jewish education, retreats and summer programs. NCSY Empowers teens through leadership development and guidance to become passionately committed leaders of the Jewish community and instruments for positive change and renewal. NCSY is the premier organization dedicated to connect, inspire and empowering Jewish teens and encourage passionate Judaism through Torah and Tradition. The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for people with disabilities, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service whose circled U symbol, Ⓤ, is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products. The Advisor Engagement Manager serves as the central architect of the advisor ecosystem. This role manages recruitment, data infrastructure, training systems, and career pathways while staying deeply embedded in campus life at New York-area universities that serve as primary sources of NCSY advisors. This position requires someone who is authentically part of the campus fabric and builds genuine relationships with current students. They will work collaboratively with regional directors, city directors, and advisor coordinators to provide the infrastructure, resources, and guidance that enable their volunteer advisors to thrive.
Requirements
- Entry-level position; candidates with 1–3 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply
- Substantial NCSY advisor experience or equivalent youth and community leadership experience
- Proficiency with data management tools (spreadsheets, databases) and willingness to learn new systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships across diverse groups
- Ability to maintain consistent on-campus presence (minimum 1-2 days per week at local universities)
Nice To Haves
- Experience recruiting, managing, or supporting volunteers
- Familiarity with NCSY or OU organizational structure and culture
- Interest in data analysis and strategic planning
Responsibilities
- Build and Maintain Advisor Database: Create a centralized system tracking advisor contact information, academic majors, skills, career interests, training completion, and availability. Analyze data to identify high-potential advisors, match them to regional needs, and identify prospects for NCSY staff roles.
- Centralized Recruitment: Serve as the primary recruiter for the national advisor pool. Run recruitment and outreach at universities in the New York area. Identify and recruit advisors from diverse backgrounds to ensure regions and chapters can find advisors matching their teen populations and community contexts.
- Cross-Regional Matching: Identify when one region has surplus advisors, and another faces a shortage. Facilitate cross-regional sharing and placement. Ensure underserved regions receive equitable access to committed advisors.
- Training Curriculum Ownership: Develop national-level training standards and curriculum content. Partner with regional staff to deliver training with local context rather than imposing uniform national events.
- Advisor-to-Staff Pipeline Initiative: Work directly with the OU’s Talent Pipeline Team. Formalize the pathway from advisor to NCSY professional role. Identify and develop high-potential advisors for leadership opportunities. Track placements into NCSY staff positions.
- Professional Development: Create ongoing mentorship, learning opportunities, and a leadership ladder where experienced advisors can advance into roles such as advisor council positions. Support advisors' spiritual growth and prevent burnout through meaningful recognition and development pathways.
- Regional Collaboration: Work closely with regional directors and coordinators to understand their specific needs, constraints, and successes. Consult and collaborate rather than impose top-down solutions. Provide regions with training materials and support their efforts to strengthen advisor engagement.
- Campus Presence: Maintain office hours at local university campuses (minimum 1-2 days per week) for drop-in conversations, relationship building, and accessibility. Be a visible part of campus culture and the advisor community.
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you.
- Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses.
- In addition, the OU offers employees group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.
- 10 Paid sick days
- 10-15 Paid vacation days
- Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
- Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
- Free life and disability insurance
- Discounted continuing education opportunities
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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