Executive Director at Newberger Hillel at the University of Chicago
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 150000 - 180000
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Executive Director Newberger Hillel The University of Chicago
Reports to:Executive Director The Hillels of Illinois
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Status: Non- Bargaining Unit Professional
Job Location:5715 S Woodlawn Ave Chicago IL 60637 UChicago Hillel
Date job description created/revised:December 2025
What youll be responsible for:
JoinUniversity of ChicagoHillel as the next Executive Director and help create the vision develop the resources and manage the operations for an organization that is the center of a pluralistic and inclusive Jewish community on campus.As Executive Director youll oversee a talented team manage operations finances and programming and spearhead fundraising initiatives.
In partnership with all its keystakeholdersincludingHillelsAdvisory Board you will develop financial resources to help the organization grow and thrive as well as work towards long-term financial sustainability.We are looking fora strong fundraiser managerand master relationship builder.Youll be excellent in this role if you: possess a deep love for the Jewish people are passionate about supporting students enjoy being part of a university environment have strength to lead a team are able toset strategicvision cansecure financialresources and build community.
What youll be doing:
Strategic Planning Vision and Leadership
- Develop articulateand promote a dynamic and innovative vision for Jewish life at UChicago in partnership with key stakeholders including students Board alumni parents staff the Jewish United Fund Hillel Internationaland The University of Chicago.
- Create an annual engagement strategy that centers students relationships and interests in partnership with staff. Create strategies to expand the base of the Jewish student community to include a multiplicity of Jewish backgrounds and interests.
- Manage programs and projects to ensure effective and efficient internal operations and external affairs including reporting dataand metrics to track progress and growth.
Financial Resource Development andFundraising
Staff Supervision and Development
- Inspire develop supervise and mentor a professional staff team that delivers on a vision of pluralism inclusivity and student leadership developmentinorder todeepen students relationships to Jewish life Jewish learningand Israel.
- Establish a culture of professional development continual training and growth.
Community Relations
- Exhibit organizational and communal leadership byunderstanding Hillelsunique culture at the University of Chicago and inthe Hyde Parkneighborhoodcultivating relationships with all stakeholders including student and university leaders Jewish communalleaders as well as alumni and parents across the country and in alignment with JUF and Hillels priorities.
- Build relationships with students from diverse backgrounds through meaningful conversations and by creating connections to opportunities to participate in Jewish life on campus.Have your pulse on the changing needs of Jewish college students Jewish identity developmentand campus climate.
- Create a culture of shared responsibility and engagement among members of the advisory board and cultivate relationships with prospective board members who can provide generative and strategic leadership.
- Support JUF Campaign and mandatory campaign-related activities on an ongoing basis.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 10years of professional work experience. Experience in management roles in the Jewish or secular nonprofit higher education or mission-driven organization world is a plus. Past Hillel experience isalsoa plus.
- Bachelors degree required masters degree preferred.
- Knowledge of financial resource developmentboard managementstrategic planning and organizational development Jewish educationand Jewish culture and values.
- Skilled supervisor with experiencemanaging and developing a team of professionals.
- Demonstrated fundraising experience including executing annual fundraising campaigns cultivation stewardship and major gift solicitation.
- Exemplaryrelationship building skillscomfort working with diverse populations and avisionary leader whoconnects with andinspires students staffand othersto deepen their interest in Jewish life.
- Alove of pluralistic Jewish life and practice as well as a nuanced understanding of Israel education and advocacy.Expertise in leading complex conversations about Judaism and Israel in a way that is approachable and meets students at various points in their personal Jewish journey.
- An attitude of proactive communication and collaboration.
- Strongattention to detail andinterpersonal multitasking and time management skills.Effective communicator and collaborator proactive highly organized and able to meet deadlines and goals.
- Comfort traveling regionally nationallyand internationally as needed.
What Youll Receive:
- Salary Rangeof$150000-$180000.
- Time off: 22 days of paid time off 11 sick days 8 paid federal holidays up to 13 paid Jewish holidays and 6 weeks paid parental leave.
- Medical dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) planwith matchand a 403(b) plan.
- Additional health and wellness benefits financial benefits professional training tuition reimbursement and much more.
- Great professional development mentoring and skill-building opportunities as part of the global Hillel movement.
About University of ChicagoHillel
University of Chicago Hillel is the center of Jewish life for one of the most intellectually rigorous and diverse campuses in the world. Serving undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds UChicago Hillel fosters a pluralistic inclusive and vibrant community rooted in Jewish learning tradition and leadership. Through dynamic programming spiritual exploration and student-driven initiatives Hillel empowers students to build meaningful Jewish identities and contribute to a thriving campus culture. Located in the heart of Hyde Park UChicago Hillel is a vital part of the universitys ecosystem and is a place where students find community challenge ideas and grow into the Jewish leaders of tomorrow.
About Hillel International
In 1923 Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life learning and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Incident Reports
- Justices
- Legislative Process
- Emergency
- Rescue Operations
- safety compliance
- Professional Development
- Access Control
- Personnel Management
- Safety Management
- Risk Assessments
- General Public
- Social Events
About Company
Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, serving students at 850 colleges and universities across the globe.
