Assistant or Associate Director at Hillel at NC State

Assistant or Associate Director Hillel @ NC State

North Carolina Hillel

Role Overview

The Assistant/Associate Director at Hillel @ NC State plays a central role in advancing NorthCarolina Hillels mission on one of the largest and most dynamic campuses in the UNC to the Managing Director and working in close partnership with the Executive Directorand statewide colleagues this position helps set the vision for student engagement and Jewishlife at NC State.

This professional is responsible for ensuring the strategy and execution of meaningful diverse opportunities for Jewish expression; cultivating student leaders; supporting professional staff and fellows; and consistently promoting a welcoming vibrant pluralistic Jewish community. The Assistant/Associate Director will serve as a visible Jewish presence on campus and help strengthen Hillel @ NC State as an indispensable campus and community partner.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Vision and Leadership

• In partnership with the Managing Director Executive Director colleagues studentscampus partners and lay leaders help craft and implement Hillels vision and strategy atNC State in alignment with NC Hillels statewide mission.
• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive student engagementstrategy for NC States growing and diverse Jewish student population.
• Supervise and mentor an early career professional and student interns (as applicable)while promoting a culture of excellence meaning accountability and wellbeing.
• Lead students and colleagues in creating and implementing innovative engagement andprogramming strategies including ongoing evaluation and measurement.
• Oversee the collection and management of student engagement data to ensuredata-driven decision-making and progress toward engagement goals.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to inform organizational vision strategy and policy across NC Hillel.

Jewish Student Life

• Ensure that Hillel @ NC State promotes the values of pluralism and inclusion iswelcoming to a broad range of students and encourages diverse expressions of Jewishidentity practice and culture.
• Build deep one-on-one relationships with Jewish students by meeting them where they live study and gather using creative and relational engagement methods.
• Mentor and support student leaders and boards building a strong and sustainablepipeline of Jewish student leadership.
• Develop and manage a strategic program calendar that reflects both the Jewish and academic calendars.
• Facilitate cohort-based programs and learning experiences including Jewish learninginitiatives and leadership development programs.
• Support colleagues and students in planning and preparing for immersive experiencessuch as Birthright Israel Alternative Break trips retreats and regional/statewideprograms.
• Staff programs alongside colleagues including Shabbat holidays and major campusprograms.
• Contribute to building operations and space management to ensure Hillel @ NC Stateeffectively welcomes students and meets community needs.

Campus and Community Relations

• Strengthen relationships with NC States administration faculty and staff.
• Promote Hillel as an indispensable campus partner that enriches both Jewish student lifeand the broader campus community.
• Represent Hillel @ NC State in campus-wide forums community gatherings andinterfaith or multicultural spaces.
• Collaborate with campus organizations faith communities and student groups.
• Support student-facing communications including social media and digital engagementto sustain Hillels visibility on campus and in the community.

Organizational and Development Support (scope dependent on level)

• Support the Executive Director on donor cultivation stewardship and engagementefforts related to Hillel @ NC State.
• Oversee Hillel @ NC State student boards efforts to secure university funding andpartnership grants on campus.
• Assist with budget planning and resource management for NC State initiatives asappropriate.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5 years of professional work experience in a related field
• Experience as a volunteer or professional in a Jewish organization is a plus
• Bachelors degree required
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Supervising employees or interns and knowing when to coach when to inspire andwhen to lead the team
• Excellent interpersonal organizational and communication skills
• Strong foundation of Jewish knowledge values history and practice
• Experiential education and community organizational skills and experience
• Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit
• Success and achievement oriented; determination and tenacity
• Understanding that this position requires working on some nights weekends andholidays
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds

What Youll Receive

• A competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace of $65000 to $77500 commensurate with experience
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance retirementplan life insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Flexible Spending Plan generousvacation/sick time parental leave cell phone stipend
• Great professional development mentoring and skill-building opportunities

About North Carolina Hillel

North Carolina Hillel serves students across the University of North Carolina System with staffstrategically located across the state. Jewish students of all backgrounds come to NC Hillel tomake friends in a warm accepting environment and to explore what being Jewish means tothem. For some students its the first time they have a Jewish role model. For others its thefirst time theyre exploring their Judaism on their own Hillel was awarded the Hillel International 2025 Great Place to Work Award at the HillelInternational Global Assembly recognizing our commitment to a supportive collaborative andjoyful team @ NC State UNC Chapel Hill Hillel and NC Hillel Link (a consortium of campuses withsmaller Jewish populations) allow us to serve students dynamically from the coast to themountains. We empower and inspire students to pursue their own Jewish journeys by creatingstrong communities and transformative experiences.

We aspire to cultivate within students a commitment to these core values:

• Kehillah Community
• Hachnasat Orchim Hospitality
• Limmud Learning
• Ruchaniut Spirituality
• Tzedek Justice

North Carolina Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International the largest Jewish campus organizationin the world. Hillel is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an accepting andinclusive environment for all.

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.