Student Programs Associate, Helen Diller Institute , Berkeley Law

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Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity‑focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

The Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies (formerly Berkeley Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies) at Berkeley Law was launched in 2011 by a 15‑member faculty committee drawn from the faculties of Economics, History, Jewish Studies, Music, Political Science, Sociology, and Law as well as Business. The Institute’s two initiatives—one focused on Jewish law, thought, and identity;

the other on the multidisciplinary study of Israel—serve undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty by developing opportunities for research, programming, visiting scholars, colloquia, and classes to strengthen academic inquiry and discourse across the Berkeley campus. The Institute was renamed in February 2021 following the award of a $10 million endowment gift from the Helen Diller Foundation. Within its two core programs—Program on Israel Studies and Program on Jewish Law, Thought, and Identity—the Institute has a primary mission of educating, engaging, and empowering students and fostering the next generation of student leaders.

The purpose of this position is to foster grassroots engagement and sustained outreach and interaction with students on campus. This role is dedicated to building relationships and social networks with undergraduate and graduate students, working closely with the Institute’s undergraduate fellows to develop student‑centered programs and initiatives. The position focuses on recruiting students to the Undergraduate Fellows Program and the summer Global Internship Program in Israel.

Application Review Date:
The first review date for this job is 12/30/2025. For full consideration, please apply by 01/05/2026.

• Assist with developing and/or proposing strategies for student outreach and engagement on campus and implementing them through grassroots meetings with students and student leaders, attendance at campus student programs, and other social networking strategies.
• Develop relationships and collaborate around student engagement and outreach with key campus partners, including Berkeley Hillel, Center for Jewish Studies, and The Magnes. Constituencies include undergraduate and graduate students, including law, business, and other students.
• Work closely with the student fellows to plan events and create robust student programming.
• Develop DeCal proposals and implement professional development workshops for the fellows.
• Conduct outreach and recruit students to the Institute’s Undergraduate Fellows Program, Israel Studies minor, and the Institute’s summer Global Internship Program in Haifa, Israel.
• May research various topics and speakers and gather relevant data to inform future student programs of the Institute.
• Mentor the Undergraduate Fellows individually and as a group, facilitating group meetings, professional development workshops, and conversations on topics relating to Judaism, Jewish life, and/or Israel, and one‑on‑one coffee sessions.
• Prepare and/or assist in preparing written and visual materials, particularly relating to the Institute’s student engagement and programs.
• Support the Institute's Mentorship Programs by helping match the student fellows with alumni mentors and/or community mentors.
• Conduct alumni outreach and networking to maintain and expand the community of engaged alumni.
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