Assistant Director at University of Kansas Hillel

Overview

Assistant Director, University of Kansas Hillel. 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, and empower them to make those dreams a reality. You will have ownership over strategy and implementation across all aspects of our student-facing operations.

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

• Strategy & Leadership
  • 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.
• Communication & Education
  • Champion Jewish learning and identity exploration through student-driven experiences.
  • Oversee and implement a communications and marketing plan to reach students in diverse ways.
  • Oversee organizational communications, marketing, and program calendars.
• Supervision & Management
  • 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.
• Operations & Administration
  • Oversee and manage a six-figure program budget and support grant opportunities.
  • Maintain financial accountability through 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 an Organized Self-Starter: you are organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, while still dreaming about new opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or relevant certificates preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in leadership development, relationship-based engagement, or Jewish educational programming, or adjacent fields. Transferable skills are valuable.
• Experience supervising professional staff/teams and/or facilitating leadership development for young adults.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the 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 offset expenses.
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Canva, and social media marketing platforms is a plus.

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. Salary range for this role is $70,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience.
• Monthly transportation stipend.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Relocation support of up to $2,500 for those moving to the area.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurances, Flexible Spending Accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• High-level professional development to build core skills and gain expertise from changemakers, engagers, and Jewish life experts.
• Mentoring and career coaching during and after the position.
• A network of colleagues across the Hillel movement.
• Travel opportunities domestically and internationally several times per year.

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