Engagement Associate at Hillel at the University of Vermont
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Job Location:
Burlington, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 45000 - 48000
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Engagement Associate
Hillel at the University of Vermont
Role Overview
Hillel at the University of Vermont seeks an Engagement Associate to support relationship-based student engagement and enjoy vibrant Jewish life on campus. Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement the Engagement Associate is a student-centered professional who builds authentic relationships sparks creativity and helps students feel supported and connected to Jewish life learning and Israel.
This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is energized by working directly with students experimenting with new engagement strategies and contributing to a pluralistic Jewish community. The Engagement Associate complements the Directors strategic leadership by translating vision into daily presence authentic connection and impactful action.
Core Competencies
- Relationship Builder
- Clear and Direct Communicator
- Student-Centered
- Creativity
- Resiliency
- Adaptability
What Youll Do
Student Engagement & Relationship Building
- Build authentic ongoing relationships with Jewish students through one-on-one conversations small group engagement tabling and presence at campus events.
- Meet students where they are socially academically and geographically across campus including evenings and weekends.
- Identify students to engage and help connect them to meaningful Jewish experiences.
- Follow up with students post-engagements to affirm relationships and Hillel connection.
Program & Initiative Support
- Support the planning implementation and execution of Shabbat dinners holiday celebrations immersive experiences and small- to mid-scale programs.
- Collaborate with the Director of Student Engagement other staff and student leaders to develop creative initiatives that resonate with diverse student interests.
- Assist with logistics outreach and follow-up to ensure programs are welcoming well-run and impactful.
Jewish Learning & Identity Development
- Serve as a positive and accessible Jewish role model engaging students in informal conversations about their own relationship to Jewish life values learning and Israel.
- Help create pluralistic Jewish experiences that invite exploration curiosity and personal meaning in our UVM community.
- Support students on their individual Jewish journeys in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Campus & Community Engagement
- Support bridge-building and collaborative initiatives with campus partners such as the Ski and Snowboard Club Outing Club Wellness programs and other student organizations.
- Participate in relationship-building efforts across the Hillel International network and with peer professionals.
Administrative & Team Support
- Track student interactions and program participation using Hillel engagement systems.
- Contribute to team planning reflection and assessment conversations.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of Hillels mission and goals.
What Youve Accomplished
- Bachelors degree required.
- Recent college graduates or graduating seniors typically within 03 years of professional experience.
- Demonstrated interest in student engagement leadership development and Jewish life.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with students.
- Creativity initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of projects and relationships.
- Comfort working a flexible schedule that includes evenings weekends and Jewish holidays.
What Youll Receive
- Salary Range: $45000 $48000.This is a full-time non-exempt position eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable labor laws.
- Intensive Jewish learning experiences that build knowledge confidence and professional skill.
- Mentoring career coaching and professional competencies development.
- A network of colleagues across the Hillel movement.
- Domestic and international travel opportunities for training and professional development.
- Professional development funds to support individualized growth.
- Access a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement plan Life AD&D and Long Term Disability insurances Flexible Spending Plan generous vacation and sick leave and parental leave.
Hillel at the University of Vermont is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life learning and Israel.
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:
IC
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.
