Assistant Director at University of Kansas Hillel

Assistant Director at University of Kansas Hillel

Kansas City Metro Area;
Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Make your mark on Jewish student life by joining KU Hillel as our next Assistant Director. This senior staff member is a passionate Jewish leader who prioritizes creating student-led, innovative, and meaningful programs, experiences, and communities on campus. You will inspire students and staff to dream big, as you empower them to make those dreams a reality. You’ll have meaningful ownership over strategy and implementation across all aspects of our student-facing operations.

KU Hillel strives to foster a pluralistic community where students explore and own their Jewish journeys.

The University of Kansas is an exciting melting pot of undying school pride— be that through sports like KU Jayhawk Basketball, love for our beautiful campus up on the hill, or connection to the micro-communities they see as family. KU Hillel staff meet students where they are, building Jewish community all across campus life. We seek a proven professional who leads with passion, empathy, and curiosity and who approaches the world with nuance, humor, and always puts people first.

We welcome candidates from student affairs, higher education, nonprofit leadership, religious education, and other related fields.

• In partnership with the ED, develop and drive a strategy for expanded student engagement.
• Develop a broad-spectrum approach to student leadership with multiple entry points for engagement.
• Be the leading voice and active model for building authentic relationships with students and fostering a welcoming, pluralistic environment that celebrates the Jewish students who call KU home.

• Champion Jewish learning and identity exploration through student-driven experiences.
• Oversee and implement a communications & marketing plan to creatively reach students in as many ways as possible.
• Oversee organizational communications, marketing, and program calendars.

• Supervise a team of 2-3 employees and 8-10 student interns. Support staff in leveraging their strengths and interests into new opportunities.
• Support staff in leveraging their strengths and interests into new opportunities.

• Oversee and manage a six-figure program budget and support grant opportunities.
• Help maintain financial accountability by helping with daily operations and monthly financials.
• Contribute to grant writing, development planning, and campus partnerships.
• Improve systems and operational efficiency.

• You’re A Relationship-Builder:
  You thrive on meeting new people, understanding their interests, and forging meaningful connections.
• You’re A Mentor & Role Model:
  You mentor and develop emerging leaders with empathy and clarity.
• You’re an Educator & Facilitator:
  You facilitate thoughtful conversations and learning spaces.
• You’re A Creative and Bold Thinker:
  You reimagine the ordinary, think big, and embrace a risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit.
• You’re A Organized Self-Starter:
  You are organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, while still taking time to dream about new opportunities.

• 3-5 years of experience in leadership development, relationship-based engagement, or Jewish educational programming, or adjacent fields. Transferable skills make a difference!
• Experience supervising professional staff/teams and/or facilitating leadership development for young adults.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Commitment to pluralism and comfort in engaging with Jewish life and community.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and Jewish holidays to support student life.
• Primarily in-person in Lawrence, KS, with limited remote flexibility during the academic year. Staff frequently choose to live in nearby Kansas City. A monthly transportation stipend is offered to help offset expenses.
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Canva, and social media marketing platforms is a plus.

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range…