Student Life Coordinator at KU Hillel

Hillel International • Lawrence, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

KU Hillel is hiring a relationship-focused, student-facing Student Life Coordinator to build one-on-one relationships with University of Kansas students, plan and execute campus events and programs, and encourage students to engage with Jewish life. The position serves a community of more than 1,000 Jewish Jayhawks and is part of a collaborative, student-centric, data-informed team focused on student leadership, pre-professional training, and belonging.

The coordinator will welcome students, represent KU Hillel across campus, and connect with students who may not initially see themselves in traditional Hillel spaces. The role emphasizes relationship-building, student leadership development, and experiential programming, including Shabbat, holiday, and social events. The position also supports activities such as Birthright Israel recruitment and cohort-based learning opportunities. It is an in-person role in Lawrence, Kansas; remote work is not available. The work follows the academic calendar and includes a flexible schedule with evenings, weekends, and Jewish holidays.

The role is suited to an early-career professional, including recent graduates or graduating seniors, who is passionate about Jewish life and energized by working directly with students. KU Hillel offers a salary of $46,000–$49,000, a monthly cell phone stipend, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development, mentoring and career coaching, a network of Hillel colleagues, and domestic and international travel opportunities.

Requirements

• Recent college graduate or graduating senior; 0–2 years of experience. Relevant internship and leadership experience are encouraged.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated interest in student engagement, leadership development, and Jewish life.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of projects and relationships.
• Comfort working a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and Jewish holidays.
• Willingness to work nights and occasional weekends when students are available, with time off to recharge.
• Deep passion for Jewishness, Judaism, the Jewish people, and Israel.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take smart risks, try new ideas, and learn from setbacks.
• Confidence initiating, brainstorming, and running programs independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Jewish summer camps, youth groups, or experiential leadership.
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Canva, and social media platforms.
• Experience in athletics or experiential education.

Responsibilities

• Welcome KU students and foster a sense of belonging among Jewish students on campus.
• Represent KU Hillel visibly across campus and create opportunities for students to discover the organization.
• Contribute to team planning, reflection, and assessment, and take on new responsibilities as the role develops.
• Work with first-year students, students in Greek life, and students from multifaith families.
• Supervise, mentor, and empower student leaders and volunteers to take ownership of Jewish programming and outreach.
• Meet and engage students in settings where they gather, including campus dining halls, downtown coffee shops, and Greek Row.
• Plan and facilitate regular Shabbat and holiday experiences, as well as social programming.
• Assist the KU Hillel team with other on-campus activities, including Birthright Israel trip recruitment and cohort-based learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance, and Flexible Spending accounts.
• Generous vacation and sick time.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development to develop core skills and gain expertise from changemakers, engagers, and Jewish life experts.
• Mentoring and career coaching during and after the position.
• Network of colleagues from across the Hillel movement.
• Domestic and international travel opportunities multiple times per year.

What This Job Offers

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