Center Director, the Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The Director provides strategic vision, academic and programmatic leadership and expertise, financial oversight, and administrative, day-to-day supervision and management of the Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies. The director will work collaboratively among an array of on- and off-campus partners, including administrators, faculty, staff, and students to shape continued implementation of a shared strategic vision for the Center in line with the mission and vision: student engagement, public leadership, and public service in local, and international communities. This position will require periodic travel, and occasional work outside of regular business hours.

Requirements

Ph.D. and related expertise in Jewish Studies.
Current University of Florida faculty appointment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership in Jewish Studies, community partnerships, and student engagement initiatives.
Experience leading strategic planning, assessment, and/or program evaluation.
Experience supervising personnel and managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience representing an academic center with campus and external partners.
Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, administrative, or program settings with responsibility for planning and execution of complex initiatives.
Demonstrated interpersonal, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders
Ability to offer courses connected with the Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies’ offerings and mission.
Demonstrated success in working with undergraduate students, and knowledge of academic programming.
Ability and willingness to fundraise and effectively steward donations; the skill to identify new partnerships and steward existing relationships.
Demonstrated excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching and research in Jewish Studies.
Experience with successful fundraising and/or grant writing.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the Center, including goal setting, planning, supervising personnel, and implementation of priorities aligned with Center and College objectives.
Oversee Center initiatives and programming, including the Center’s curricular and co-curricular education, coordination of timelines, logistics, resources, and deliverables; support continuous improvement through assessment and evaluation.
Develop and maintain partnerships with campus units, community organizations, and external stakeholders to strengthen and expand public engagement opportunities.
Provide leadership and direction for Center personnel as applicable (staff and/or student employees), including workload coordination, performance feedback, and support for effective operations.
Coordinate communications and outreach related to Center initiatives in collaboration with Center/College partners.
Support planning and oversight of Center program resources, including coordination with designated fiscal contacts for budgeting, procurement, and reconciliation as needed.
Track outcomes and metrics; prepare reports and updates for relevant stakeholders; represent the Center on committees and working groups as assigned.
Collaborate closely with other UF departments, including UF Government and Community Relations, and UF Advancement in seeking, securing, and stewarding
Offer courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Perform other duties consistent with a faculty leadership role in support of the Center’s mission.