Assistant Director of Jewish Communications and Development at Elon University

Assistant Director of Jewish Life for Communications and Development at Elon University

Elon, North Carolina, United States

Applications submitted through the Hillel International website will NOT be considered. To apply, please submit your application through the Elon University website linked HERE.

Jewish Life at Elon University is currently seeking a creative, detailed, organized and welcoming Assistant Director of Jewish Life for Communications and Development, who will play an important part in the exciting growth of Jewish Life at Elon and serves as a key member of the Jewish Life team. This is a 40-hour, 12-month, Elon University, exempt position.

The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with excellent organizational skills and the ability to access, analyze, and present data and interact well with students, faculty, staff and Elon community members. Experience with digital storytelling, databases, and fundraising platforms is preferred. They will be an essential member of the Jewish Life team, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life staff, and the Division of Student Life at Elon.

• Create and Deliver Compelling Communications:
  Curate a compelling stream of communications, including the Jewish Life weekly newsletter, for students, parents, alumni, and other stakeholders. Lead Jewish Life’s comprehensive marketing strategy. Oversee and contribute content to Jewish Life websites. Lead digital storytelling by creating and disseminating captivating messages via social media and online channels. Design digital graphics in multiple formats for internal and external communications. Write and distribute press releases and articles that celebrate accomplishments, Jewish traditions, and Jewish Life/Elon Hillel events.
  
  Oversee participation in Hillel International’s student engagement metrics database (HEART) and Measuring Excellence reporting. Prepare and manage grant proposals, assessments and reports for university partners, donors, foundations, other funders, and the Jewish Life Advisory Council. Mentor and train student leaders responsible for social media and communications for Jewish Life.
• Monitor, Achieve, and Exceed Fundraising Goals, with Senior Director of Jewish Life:
  Implement the Jewish Life annual fundraising plan and ensure that it is on track to meet annual goals. Lead multimedia communications, outreach, planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns including the annual appeal, Elon Day, Giving Tuesday, Hillel Global Giving Week and Fill the Fridge. Spearhead donor cultivation and recognition as well as impact reporting and evaluation. Build and sustain relationships with donors, including alumni, parents, community members, foundations, students, and university partners.
  
  Collaborate with Jewish Life Advisory Committee Chairs and manage committees. Manage Jewish Life fundraising reporting and data, in coordination with University Advancement. Design and present data for advisory board meetings. Partner on Jewish Life budgeting and grants.
• Serve as an engaged Elon team member, program leader, and mentor:
  Oversee programs including Yom Hashoah Reading of the Names and Project LIFT (Leaders in Interfaith Team). Serve on the Elon Jewish Life and Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life teams and participate in weekly meetings. Serve as a member of the Division of Student Life and related committees.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  Support departmental strategic planning, goal setting, priority completion, evaluation and assessment, and data-driven decision making. Support university events, including, but not limited to:
  Convocations, Commencement, Family Weekend, and events related to Admissions and/or New Student Orientation. Serve on university, divisional, or departmental committees, task forces, and search committees. Other related duties as assigned by Senior Director of Jewish Life.
• Inclusive Community Building:
  Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships,…