Executive Director - Indiana University Hillel

Hillel International • Bloomington, IN

18h • $135,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Executive Director of the Indiana University Hillel will lead the organization in making a lasting impact on over 4,000 Jewish students at one of the nation's leading universities. In this role, you will have the pleasure and privilege of working with dedicated student leaders, committed and talented staff, and the largest alumni community in the nation. This position will require developing the overall vision and strategy of Indiana Hillel, setting a positive organizational culture, providing strong fundraising expertise and administrative management, and serving as the leader of the Jewish community on campus to ensure Indiana Hillel’s continued growth and success. The ideal candidate will passionately support and engage students, collaboratively set a strategic vision, develop human and financial resources, lead a team, foster strong ties to the University administration, and model for students an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in a leadership capacity with a minimum of 5 years in a management role in a Jewish or secular nonprofit, higher education, or mission-driven organization. Past Hillel experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or Rabbinic ordination preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of fundraising and financial management experience for a non-profit organization in a professional or volunteer capacity.
• Warm, sincere, and enthusiastic leadership with a strong internal drive for success and excellence.
• Proactive communication and collaboration across offices and agencies.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization.
• Capacity to create space for diverse perspectives and voices of students and staff.
• Proven fundraising and financial management skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a nuanced understanding of Judaism, Israel, and antisemitism.
• Joyful spirit for the work and a deep commitment to Jewish community building.
• Deep appreciation for the unique needs of college students and the American campus experience.
• Effective storytelling – developing and communicating (both orally and in writing) the organizational mission and narrative. Strong public speaking skills.
• A deep passion for the mission of Hillel and the development of the next generation of Jewish leaders.
• An understanding that Hillel work happens outside of traditional work hours.

Nice To Haves

• Past Hillel experience is preferred.
• Master’s degree or Rabbinic ordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization in developing and achieving its vision and strategic planning initiatives.
• Act as a leader and unifier of the community every day, including during times of both celebration and challenge.
• Inspire and organize pluralistic, diverse Jewish life on campus.
• Develop strategies to expand the Jewish student community, accommodating a range of backgrounds and interests.
• Manage crises in real-time with an understanding of how any engagement aligns with Indiana Hillel’s goals and mission.
• Create, drive, and oversee a robust fundraising strategy that leverages the local and national network of community members, alumni, and parents to support Indiana Hillel.
• Personally engage in donor solicitation and stewardship, manage relationships with granting organizations and foundations, and identify additional revenue sources.
• Develop financial resources appropriate for the institution's caliber, the Jewish community's size, and the strategic plan's needs.
• Develop, take on new projects, and manage the financial resources needed to implement these initiatives and projects.
• Ensure the fiscal integrity of IU Hillel, including compliance, accurate and timely submission of a proposed annual budget and financial statements to the Board, and the completion of year-end audits and federal financial reporting.
• Build, inspire, develop, supervise, mentor, and lead a professional staff team that delivers on a vision of passion for Jewish life, pluralism, inclusivity, and student leadership development in order to deepen students’ relationships to Jewish life, Jewish learning, and Israel.
• Be the architect of professional growth, leading and mentoring a team that breathes life into our vision of pluralism, inclusivity, and student leadership development.
• Foster a positive work environment, delegate effectively, and support staff in work assignments and priorities.
• Cultivate a culture of staff excellence and professional growth.
• Exhibit organizational and communal leadership by cultivating relationships with all stakeholders, including student and university leaders, Jewish community leaders in Bloomington and Indianapolis, as well as alumni and parents across the country.
• Serve as primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public, promoting Indiana Hillel's impact, addressing controversial issues across multiple constituencies, and providing inspirational messaging.
• Create a culture of shared responsibility and engagement among members of the board of directors and cultivate relationships with prospective board members who can provide generative and strategic leadership.
• Oversee a robust student engagement strategy that successfully brings Jewish students into the Jewish community on campus.
• Recognize and adapt to the changing needs of Jewish college students, Jewish identity development, and campus climate.
• Ensure IU Hillel is a safe space for students and provides tools to address any antisemitism and anti-Israel activity on campus.
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with students and ensure all Jewish students feel welcome.
• Ensure the organization embraces appreciation and understanding for all expressions of Jewish religious practice, regardless of personal beliefs.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability (LTD), flexible spending plan, vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Paid opportunities for professional development and peer engagement, mentoring, and skill-building.
• A supportive and committed board of lay leaders and faculty.
• Mentorship by a fellow Hillel Director.
• Strategic support from a dedicated Campus Support Director at Hillel’s Schusterman International Center.
• Opportunities to attend global conferences for personal and professional development throughout the U.S. and Israel.
• Relocation assistance is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive