Assistant Director at Hillel Council of New England

Hillel International • Boston, MA

2d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Join Hillel Council of New England (HCNE) as the Assistant Director to enrich the lives of students and shape the future of Jewish life across our multi-campus umbrella. The Assistant Director is a key member of the senior professional team responsible for implementing Hillel’s strategic vision of Jewish life on campus, and is responsible for oversight of student-facing programming and engagement across our campuses and managing the 6-person student-facing staff team. As an Assistant Director, you’ll be involved in every part of the organization, from student engagement, leadership development, staff supervision, programs, and working closely with our Executive Director on our organizational strategy and planning.
HCNE engages with approximately 1000 Jewish students across 12 campuses in the Greater Boston area. We pride ourselves in finding innovative ways to create vibrant Jewish life on the campuses we serve and throughout the thriving Jewish student community in Boston through our large-scale regional programs and immersive travel experiences.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional work experience
• Experience with supervising interns and early-career professionals
• Proven success in community building, outreach, and leadership development
• Previous experience in program visioning and implementation
• Keen organizational and management skills that will continue to unify the team
• Familiarity with higher education and campus settings
• Comfort with data synthesis, reporting, and presentations
• A passion for working with emerging adults and investing in their growth as Jewish leaders, a commitment to pluralism, and a belief in the potential of every college student to grow as a leader and as a person
• An awareness of your unique Jewish knowledge and experiences, and an ability to serve as a role model, inspiring others to be on a Jewish journey
• Expertise in leading complex conversations about Judaism and Israel in a way that is approachable and meets students at various points in their personal Jewish journeys
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, vibrant, and pluralistic Jewish community
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit and approach oriented towards creative problem-solving, proactive communication, and collaboration
• Confidence in initiating and running programs, and comfort in asking questions
• Ability to collaborate across teams, both inside and outside of Hillel
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically to reach goals, including proactive planning and attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong writing and speaking skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community organizing, Hillel, youth movements, camping, or experiential Jewish education preferred
• Advanced degree in a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for programming and engagement across all campuses
• Lead and manage our student-facing team through regular supervision, goal setting and tracking, and semi-annual reviews in support of staff to ensure successful achievement of their personal and professional goals
• Oversee the collection and analysis of engagement data in partnership with Hillel International, ensuring the team meets engagement goals both for individual campuses and for the organization as a whole
• In partnership with the Executive Director and team, own the envisioning and design process for the multi-year engagement plan. Help the team execute the plan to connect Jewish students to Hillel’s mission, advancing and stewarding our strategy to identify and engage the diverse populations of students across our campuses
• Recruit, supervise, and lead the student intern team and support leadership development through mentorship of our student boards
• Develop, implement, and oversee large-scale, regional programs in cooperation with the entire staff team, and oversee the recruitment strategy for immersive experiences and cohort-based programs for our multi-campus Hillel
• Manage all information flow within the organization, designing systems where appropriate, for coordination and accountability, including internal staff communication platforms, the online events platform, as well as programming and holiday calendars
• Oversee the program budget, distribute funds, account for costs, and pursue grant opportunities
• Create best practices around data collection and reporting throughout the year to best utilize student engagement data for outreach and storytelling purposes
• Oversee semi-annual grant reporting for all programmatic and talent grants, ensuring submission deadlines are met
• Interface with parents, alumni, university professionals, board members, and other stakeholders as appropriate, representing the organization at numerous Jewish community and university gatherings
• Support the Executive Director in nurturing a collaborative relationship with Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Hillel International, and other Boston area Hillels outside HCNE’s network

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave
• A healthy workplace culture where employee well-being is prioritized
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities
• Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel, as relevant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed