Director of Jewish

Position: Director of Jewish Life
Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category
Professional/Administrative

Position Title
Director of Jewish Life

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Division
Office of the President

Department
President's Office

Work Arrangement type
On-Site (Hamilton, NY) - expected to work fully at the designated campus/office location.

Hiring Wage/Salary Range
$80,000 - $85,000

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Jewish traditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in an interfaith environment.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Flexibility and willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a college or university setting with a primary student audience is preferred.
• Post-graduate work in Jewish Studies, and/or professional experience working with Jewish college students in a multi-faith environment, preferred.
• Rabbinical background is a strong plus.

Education

A Bachelor's degree is required.
A Master's or Doctorate is preferred.

Certifications

Offer Determination

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Physical Requirements

Other Information

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.

Department Statement

The Director of Jewish Life oversees all aspects of Jewish life on campus and serves as a part of a multi-faith chaplaincy team. The Office of the Chaplains is coordinated by the Dean for Memorial Chapel with oversight from the Office of the President and the Dean of the College Division. The Office fosters inter-religious understanding and goodwill. The members of the chaplaincy staff work with each other, students, faculty, staff, community religious organizations, and the larger university community to achieve these goals.

Accountabilities

As Director of Jewish Life, this position is primarily responsible for all aspects of Jewish life on campus in support of campus-wide events and celebrations, multi-faith engagement, and student life programming. The Director of Jewish Life is rooted in the Jewish tradition and is visibly engaged in the whole life of the University. As an active member of the University chaplaincy staff, this position serves as a religious professional (advisor and mentor) to all students regardless of their religious commitments, providing high-quality, timely, and confidential pastoral care and counseling.

In addition to supporting work in the Office of the President, this position is expected to participate fully as a member of the Dean of the College staff, advancing divisional priorities particularly around inclusive excellence, meaningful reflection, and inclusive community. Areas of focus include responsibility for:

Jewish Life

• Provide collaborative leadership for services and other religious observances during the academic year. Recruit, encourage, and mentor student leadership in these services.
• Provide oversight for the M. Saperstein Jewish Center, the meeting place for Jewish life on campus, including two kosher kitchens.
• Provide comprehensive advising for the Colgate Jewish Union Board, facilitating and supporting all aspects of student leadership in religious, social, and cultural matters.
• Encourage student participation in the breadth of religious observance present in the Jewish student body.
• Serve as a liaison between students and offerings from Hillel and other providers of programming for Jewish students, including the Program in Jewish Studies. Maintain an affiliation with Hillel.
• Facilitate the planning and implementation of a comprehensive program of Jewish religious life involving students, faculty, administrators, and other persons within the University and the broader Hamilton community.
• Work collaboratively with University constituents, including faculty from the Program in Jewish Studies and other academic departments and programs, Alumni Relations, and Admission.
• Serve people across the spectrum of Judaism (e.g., Unaffiliated, Reform, Reconstructionist, conservative, and modern orthodox), including families from the Hamilton area and those who worship regularly or sporadically.
• Liturgical…