Chief Program Officer at Schilit Hillel at University of Florida

Hillel International•Gainesville, FL

1d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Chief Program Officer will lead student engagement and program strategy at Schilit Hillel at the University of Florida, serving one of the largest Jewish campus communities in the country. In partnership with the Executive Director and other senior staff, the role develops and executes a strategy to expand Hillel’s reach, connect Jewish students to its mission, and strengthen Jewish life across campus. The Chief Program Officer is responsible for data-driven engagement, operational excellence, and building a high-performing team of professionals and student leaders. The position supervises, mentors, and supports six full-time professionals and manages the hiring and training of a growing team of program and engagement professionals. It guides a broad range of student opportunities, including community building, Jewish learning, Shabbat and holiday celebrations, social justice, Israel education, engagement, and advocacy. The Chief Program Officer also oversees Israel education and travel initiatives, including a large campus-based Israel travel program, and develops curriculum for cohort fellowships. The role calls for at least seven years of experience in Jewish, experiential, or higher education and a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree and professional experience in a Jewish nonprofit organization are preferred. The salary range is $90,000–$110,000. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation and sick time, parental leave, and professional development opportunities. The role includes regional and international travel, particularly to Israel.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in Jewish, experiential, or higher education.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Excellent supervision skills and the ability to coach others to achieve outcomes.
Experience hiring and managing a team.
Success creating structures and opportunities that empower students to take initiative and ownership of their communities.
Experience developing and/or implementing a strategic plan, including reporting and data tracking.
A record of managing multiple projects while maintaining high quality and outcomes.
Comfort managing teams and working independently and collaboratively.
Ability to connect people’s passions and interests to Hillel’s mission.
Commitment to pluralism and comfort with one’s Jewish identity to serve as a role model and mentor.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating with students, parents, alumni, and university partners.
Attention to detail while managing multiple ongoing projects.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Professional experience in a Jewish nonprofit organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Executive Director and senior staff to design and execute an engagement strategy that expands Hillel’s reach and connects Jewish students to its mission.
Develop student leadership and provide diverse opportunities for community building, Jewish learning, Shabbat and holiday celebrations, social justice, Israel education, engagement, and advocacy.
Supervise, mentor, and support the growth of six full-time professionals.
Build intentional relationships with students to strengthen their Jewish identity and connection to Jewish life on campus.
Oversee a data-driven student engagement strategy, including identifying students, ensuring ongoing relationship building, and fostering accountability.
Collaborate as a thought partner with the Executive Director, senior staff, and campus partners.
Identify and cultivate student leaders and provide ongoing mentorship and support.
Design and implement curriculum for cohort fellowships, such as the First Year Fellowship.
Guide Israel education, engagement, and advocacy efforts, including Israel travel programs, and develop effective participant follow-through.
Staff Israel travel programs.
Lead weekly staff meetings and plan quarterly retreats with senior leadership.
Manage hiring and training for a growing team of program and engagement professionals.