Program Coordinator Pava Center & GPATS and Judaic Studies Instructor

Yeshiva University • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator supports two distinct academic programs — the Pava Center and GPATS — with responsibility for event management, student placement, communications, and administrative operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. In addition, the candidate will teach 3 courses per semester in the Rebecca Ivry Department of Jewish Studies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Background in communications, education, nonprofit management, or Jewish studies would be particularly relevant.
• Two to four years of experience in program coordination, event planning, office administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a university, nonprofit, or Jewish institutional setting is a significant advantage.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, comfort working with faculty and senior leadership, and a high degree of professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a range of programs, including lectures, scholar dinners, leadership seminars, shabbatons, orientations, graduation ceremonies, and domestic and international cohort trips.
• Oversee all associated logistics, including scheduling, venue reservations, catering, materials preparation, photography, and vendor coordination.
• Develop and maintain centralized systems for managing placement opportunities, connecting students with speaking engagements, monthly internships, high school placements, and community shabbaton experiences.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partner institutions.
• Meet individually with students to build placement portfolios and support post-graduation job searches.
• Facilitate workshops on professional development topics, including resume writing, bio development, and interview preparation.
• Oversee each program's communications strategy, including social media management (Instagram, Facebook), email distribution, and promotional materials.
• Ensure all content reflects the institutional identity and standards of each program.
• Coordinate all logistics for domestic and international travel, including itineraries, participant materials, and vendor relations.
• Manage online programming operations, including course registration, Zoom administration, and post-session recording distribution.
• Process and track student stipends, honoraria, faculty payments, invoices, and reimbursements.
• Maintain master calendars, placement records, and financial tracking spreadsheets in coordination with program leadership.
• Support student admissions, faculty onboarding, and semester registration processes.
• Teach 3 Jewish Studies courses in each of the fall and spring semesters

Benefits

• tangible employee benefits
• opportunities for advancement
• strong sense of purpose
• professional development
• work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect

What This Job Offers

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