Student Activities Coordinator/ Rebbe/ Dorm RA

Yeshiva University • New York, NY

2d • $45,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Student Activities is responsible for cultivating an environment of fun and excitement at MTA, and will work in partnership with our students to create positive energy, ruach, student leadership, and camaraderie. We are seeking a creative individual who can think outside the box, as well as someone with excellent social intelligence and communication skills, who can work well with others, and is responsible and organized. This Rebbe will also sub for morning Judaic classes and will be the head of the high school dorm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years of related experience
• Candidates should demonstrate charisma and warmth
• Candidates should be able to relate to a wide range of stakeholders and community members
• Candidates should have the skills necessary to effectively network with local institutions
• Candidates should be passionate about education and specifically informal education and its capacity to inspire young people
• Candidates should love working with young adults and be committed to providing them with opportunities to lead

Nice To Haves

• Rabbinic ordination is preferred

Responsibilities

• Organize and run Shabbatonim and grade trips, including: Yeshiva Wide Shabbaton, 5 Community Shabbatonim, Sophomore Trip, Junior Trip, Senior Trip, Grade Nights Out
• Communicate to parents and students about these trips, as well as create promotional material and hype for them
• Holiday based programming: Simchat Beit HaShoeva, Purim, Yom Hazikaron, Yom Haatzmaut, Yom Yerushalayim, Lag B'Omer, Shavuot
• Create positive energy in the school: Miscellaneous events, Opening day festivities, Opening Night Sports Celebration, Giveaways
• Cultivate relationships with students. Create foot traffic in the student lounge and student activities office
• Cultivate leadership opportunities for our students such as in Student Council
• Organize and run color war
• Organize and oversee Academic Teams and Clubs: Organize and run a Club Fair at the beginning of the year, Communicate with students and parents about club opportunities, Organize the calendar of club and academic team meetings and events
• Oversee the dorm: Create a vision and plan for the dorm experience, Hire resident advisors and supervise/support them throughout the year, Serve as the liaison between the administration and dorm, as well as serve as the ultimate point of contact for parents
• Create a calendar of events over the summer for the upcoming academic year, as well as oversee the school-wide calendar throughout the year
• Serve as an integrated member of our faculty, serving in a Judaic Studies teaching capacity as a rebbe

Benefits

• tangible employee benefits
• opportunities for advancement
• a strong sense of purpose
• professional development
• a 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: Mid Level