Coordinator of Jewish

Coordinator of Jewish Life – Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University invites applications for a Coordinator of Jewish Life to build a vibrant, inclusive, and engaged Jewish community. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary leader and connector for Jewish students, families, and campus and community partners.

Job No: 496820
Work type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel – Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff

• Serve as a primary point of contact for Jewish students, faculty, staff, and families to create a sense of belonging and inclusive community.
• Plan, coordinate, and support Jewish programs and religious services including High Holy Days, weekly Friday Shabbat dinners, and other social events for engagement and affinity building among the community.
• Oversee operations of the Peter
  
  C. Hereld House for Jewish Life as a welcoming and functional space for students, as well as group and community events.
• Advise and support undergraduate and graduate Jewish student organizations.
• Supervise and mentor a team of student workers to support key Jewish Life initiatives.
• Actively engage with local and inter/national Jewish organizations including the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Hillel International, and local Chabad Rabbi to enhance campus programming and student support.
• Liaise with families through newsletters and a Jewish Family Council to strengthen parent/family engagement, understanding, and community ties.
• Maintain and oversee all administrative functions related to Jewish Life programming, budgeting, strategic planning, communications, and scheduling.
• Create content for campus-wide newsletters and area‑specific communications.
• Manage social media channels to promote events, share resources, and celebrate Jewish culture and heritage.
• Represent the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life at admissions and university events to highlight opportunities with prospective students and families.
• Actively collaborate within the Office of Spiritual & Religious Life, supporting interfaith and multi-faith initiatives groups as needed.
• Partner with Development to create funding opportunities for interested donors.
• Support University programs, initiatives, and areas of emphasis including the Strategic Plan, Division of Student Affairs mission and vision, and others.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• A Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Divinity/Theological Studies, or a related field is strongly preferred.

• 3–5 years of experience working in administrative roles in a higher education setting (spiritual or religious life areas, student activities, residential life, recreation, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Full‑time or graduate work experience within a similar role is preferred but not required.
• Previous work in a rabbinical role or position will also be considered, however candidates should note there is no formal rabbinical aspect to this position due to its administrative functions, needs, and focus areas.
• Must be committed to a student‑centered approach, adaptable to changing institutional needs and priorities, and possess excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills.
• Comfort with and commitment to working in an interfaith environment.
• A demonstrated track record of creative problem‑solving and a high level of productivity and performance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem‑solving, budget management, supervision, strategic thinking, and organizational abilities/skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to produce results through a collaborative, team‑oriented approach.
• High degree of self‑motivation, persistence, and follow‑through.
• An ability to engage students in the learning process through a high level of personal contact.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the…