Program & Engagement Associate at West Chester University, Greater Philly Hillel Network

Hillel International•West Chester, PA

4h•$46,000 - $53,000

About The Position

West Chester University Hillel is seeking a dynamic, warm and enthusiastic professional for our Program and Engagement Associate opportunity. The right candidate will have contagious passion, an entrepreneurial spirit, superb organizational and communication skills and a commitment to Jewish life. Our Hillel is the perfect place to get to know a growing Jewish student population at a school on the rise and to design or redesign programs to meet students' needs. You will be part of a campus team and the Philly Hillel team forging bonds, transcending boundaries, and activating the Jewish future. The Program and Engagement Associate is a key member of the professional team responsible for implementing Hillel’s strategic vision of Jewish life on campus. This person works closely with all student leadership and is responsible for reaching out to new and under-involved students. The Program Associate also plays a critical role in all programming that takes place, creating a warm, welcoming environment for Jewish students throughout campus.

Requirements

1-3 years of post-college experience
Bachelor's Degree
Confidence initiating and running programs, and involving students
Comfort asking questions
Social media skills
Ability and willingness to collaborate across teams
Creative problem-solving
Your authentic Jewish self as a model for students

Responsibilities

Develop meaningful relationships with Jewish students by meeting them where they live, work and/or study, utilizing creative methods to reach and interest them
Identity potential student leaders and work with them to develop leadership skills and strategic thinking
Work with students to plan and implement ongoing, annual programs such as festival and holiday celebrations, special Shabbat programs and various social events
Support accessible, relevant and meaningful student programming
Work with the rabbinic intern on regular Shabbat programming
Assist in developing appropriate student committees or task forces to address specific programming areas where there is demand
Coordinate the monthly calendar of events
Ability to motivate and inspire student to go from ideas to action
Assist the Executive Director and Assistant Director in making Hillel an indispensable partner to the university
Develop relationships with university officials, faculty, student government and other student organizations, building coalitions where appropriate
Maintain records of programs and attendance for measurement and ongoing evaluation

Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $46,000-$53,000
A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance; retirement plan; life, AD&D and long term disability (LTD) insurances; flexible spending accounts; generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave
Supervision from Philly Hillel's Assistant Director who also serves as the Campus Director for West Chester University Hillel
Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities
Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel

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