Jewish Student Life Director

Colorado State University Hillel

Role Overview

Hillel of Colorado a multi-campus Hillelseeks a full-timeJewish Student LifeDirector (JSLD) for its Colorado State University (CSU) campus in Ft. Collins CO. As JSLD with support from our statewide staff you will oversee all CSU Hillel activities for a diverse and pluralistic population of 500 Jewish undergraduate students and their will strengthen students connection to Jewish life and provide a warm welcominghome-away-from-homeforstudentsduring these important years.

Under your leadership and oversight this student-run staff-supported Hillel will continue striving toward excellence building on what previous staff and student leaders have achieved for the past quarter will be based in northern Colorado and along with Hillel of Colorados assistant director who will serve as your supervisor thought-partner and co-strategist you will be an integral part of a small growing and highly collaborative Hillel staff team headquartered at the Merage & Allon Hillel Center in Denver.

This may be a great fit for you if you are seeking a full-time career-track position; ifHillelsmission visionand goals excite you; if you have many of the diverse skills this job requiresand youstrivealwaysto grow as a professional; if you are a leader whoenjoysinspiring others andcollaborating; and if you wish to make a significant impact on those who willbetomorrows Jewishleaders.

WhatYoullDo

This may be a great fit for you if you seek to make an impact on Jewish leaders of today and tomorrow; if you have Jewish cultural competency; if Hillels mission vision and goals excite you; if you have the skill set this job requires and you strive always to grow as a professional; if you are a compassionate team player who enjoys inspiring others; and if you wish to bring your expertise toenhancingour organizational culture.

To help Hillel achieve our CSU Hillel goals you will specifically:

• Lead CSU Hillel andassurethe smooth running of the Merage Hillel House including(with help from HQ)vendor responsibilities.
• Focus on student recruitment and engagement assuring all types of Jews are embraced to ensure we meet our engagement goals and measure success using Hillel International metrics tools.
• Appropriatelystaffthe Merage Hillel House to ensure student access to you and their space.
• Organize and grow CSU Hillels traditional programming including weekly Shabbat meals/programs and holiday events throughout the year.
• With student leaders co-develop and co-run additional programming in areas such as Israel mental health and social justice.
• Build CSUs Hillels leadership programs including hiring and supervising campus interns and work closely with student leaders to ensure leadership development opportunities are woven into the fabric of CSU Hillel.
• Continue to strengthen CSU Hillels Israel programming within our IsraelPolicy and recruit for (and possibly lead) CSU Hillels Birthright Israel trip planning education and advocacy programs upon return.
• Assist in fund development efforts among current student and alumni families in partnership with Hillel of Colorados annual campaigns.
• Represent Hillel of Colorados values within the broader community while strengthening CSU Hillels ties with university staff and administrators student organizations Greek Life and Chabad.
• With HQ assistance build and staff a CSU Hillel community advocacy group to further our mission.

What Youve Accomplished

• You have at least a bachelors degree. We will consider a range of candidates experiences and credentials.
• You have 2-5 years of professional experience.
• You have created and implemented work plansand canmanage a program budget.
• You haveproficiencyin MS Suiteand social media.

NOTE: It is a big plus if you have worked successfully with teenagers and/or college-age students; worked in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization or worked in a Jewish summer camp.

What You Bring to the Role

• Jewish cultural ritual and peoplehood competency.
• A commitment to Hillels mission values and goals.
• Acommitment to pluralistic diverse Jewish lifeand excitement for a diversity of perspectives.
• A belief in college students and expertise leading conversations about Judaism and Israel in a way that isapproachablemeets students at various points on their Jewish journeyand allows all voices to be respected.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and a willingness to take risks and learn from your wins as well as your losses.
• Proven ability as a self-starter and comfort working independently and collaboratively within a team culture.
• Ability to travelto HQ in Denverat least monthly occasionally more.
• Ability tomaintainand manage our building space with vendorassistancefrom HQ to be clean andattractive for students parents and community members.
• Curiositya strongwork ethic and a sense of humor.
• A genuine desire to learn and grow as a professional.
• Ability tomanage a simple budgetandcreate and manage a work plan.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

WhatYoullReceive

• A salary of $depending on experience.
• A full benefit package plus mileage and expense reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities as a member of a collaborative local team within astrong international organization.
• Travel to national conferences 2-3/x per year.
• A flexible work schedule.
• The opportunity to wake up every day knowing you can make a real and lasting difference in the world and in the lives of your students.

About Hillel of Colorado

• Vision:We inspire every Jewish student to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life learning and Israel.
• Mission:We build a Jewish community whose values enrich the lives of students during their college years and beyond.
• Values: We are committed to:
  • Nurturing a student-led staff-supported culture committed to excellence.
  • Creating a welcoming pluralistic and inclusive environment for Jewish students and their allies.
  • Embracing Jewish learning and supporting Jewish Peoplehood.
  • Supporting students to anchor their lives in their deepest values.
  • Facilitating studentsdrive to improve their world.
  • Training tomorrows Jewish leaders.

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.