Assistant Director

Hillel Council of New England

Role Overview

Join Hillel Council of New England (HCNE) as the Assistant Director to enrich the lives of students and shape the future of Jewish life across our multi-campus umbrella. The Assistant Director is a key member of the senior professional team responsible for implementing Hillel’s strategic vision of Jewish life on campus, and is responsible for oversight of student-facing programming and engagement across our campuses and managing the 6-person student-facing staff team. As an Assistant Director, you’ll be involved in every part of the organization, from student engagement, leadership development, staff supervision, programs, and working closely with our Executive Director on our organizational strategy and planning.

HCNE engages with approximately 1000 Jewish students across 12 campuses in the Greater Boston area. We pride ourselves in finding innovative ways to create vibrant Jewish life on the campuses we serve and throughout the thriving Jewish student community in Boston through our large-scale regional programs and immersive travel experiences.

What You’ll Do

Management:

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for programming and engagement across all campuses
• Lead and manage our student-facing team through regular supervision, goal setting and tracking, and semi-annual reviews in support of staff to ensure successful achievement of their personal and professional goals
• Oversee the collection and analysis of engagement data in partnership with Hillel International, ensuring the team meets engagement goals both for individual campuses and for the organization as a whole

Student Engagement:

• In partnership with the Executive Director and team, own the envisioning and design process for the multi-year engagement plan. Help the team execute the plan to connect Jewish students to Hillel’s mission, advancing and stewarding our strategy to identify and engage the diverse populations of students across our campuses
• Recruit, supervise, and lead the student intern team and support leadership development through mentorship of our student boards
• Develop, implement, and oversee large-scale, regional programs in cooperation with the entire staff team, and oversee the recruitment strategy for immersive experiences and cohort-based programs for our multi-campus Hillel

Administration:

• Manage all information flow within the organization, designing systems where appropriate, for coordination and accountability, including internal staff communication platforms, the online events platform, as well as programming and holiday calendars
• Oversee the program budget, distribute funds, account for costs, and pursue grant opportunities
• Create best practices around data collection and reporting throughout the year to best utilize student engagement data for outreach and storytelling purposes
• Oversee semi-annual grant reporting for all programmatic and talent grants, ensuring submission deadlines are met
• Interface with parents, alumni, university professionals, board members, and other stakeholders as appropriate, representing the organization at numerous Jewish community and university gatherings
• Support the Executive Director in nurturing a collaborative relationship with Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Hillel International, and other Boston area Hillels outside HCNE’s network

What You’ve Accomplished

• 5+ years of professional work experience
• Experience with supervising interns and early-career professionals 
• Experience in community organizing, Hillel, youth movements, camping, or experiential Jewish education preferred
• Proven success in community building, outreach, and leadership development
• Previous experience in program visioning and implementation
• Advanced degree in a related field preferred

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Keen organizational and management skills that will continue to unify the team
• Familiarity with higher education and campus settings
• Comfort with data synthesis, reporting, and presentations
• A passion for working with emerging adults and investing in their growth as Jewish leaders, a commitment to pluralism, and a belief in the potential of every college student to grow as a leader and as a person
• An awareness of your unique Jewish knowledge and experiences, and an ability to serve as a role model, inspiring others to be on a Jewish journey
• Expertise in leading complex conversations about Judaism and Israel in a way that is approachable and meets students at various points in their personal Jewish journeys
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, vibrant, and pluralistic Jewish community
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit and approach oriented towards creative problem-solving, proactive communication, and collaboration
• Confidence in initiating and running programs, and comfort in asking questions
• Ability to collaborate across teams, both inside and outside of Hillel
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically to reach goals, including proactive planning and attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong writing and speaking skills

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave
• A healthy workplace culture where employee well-being is prioritized
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities
• Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel, as relevant

About Hillel Council of New England

Hillel Council of New England (HCNE) is the central hub for Jewish campus life in Boston, serving 12 campuses in the Greater Boston area. We work exclusively with campuses that have smaller Jewish populations, collectively serving over 2000 Jewish students.

We connect students with each other through local on-campus programs, regional events and cohort learning, and through immersive travel experiences.

Hillel Council of New England currently has professionals on the following campuses: Berklee College of Music, Bentley University, Boston College, Curry College, Emerson College, Simmons University, and Suffolk University. Hillel Council of New England supports student-led Hillels at Lesley University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Wheaton College, Salem State University, and UMass Boston. 

Hillel Council of New England is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.

Assistant Director

University of Kansas Hillel

Role Overview

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. 

What You’ll Do

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 & marketing plan to creatively reach students in as many ways as possible. 
• 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.
• 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.

Who You Are

• 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 taking time to dream about new opportunities. 

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• 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 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.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The 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 $2500 for those moving to the area
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• High-level professional development to help develop core skills and gain expertise from changemakers, engagers, and Jewish life experts.
• Mentoring and career coaching to help you during and after your position
• A network of terrific colleagues from across the Hillel movement. 
• Travel opportunities, both domestically and internationally, multiple times per year.

About KU & Lawrence, Kansas City, and Our Community

KU Hillel proudly serves more than 1,000 Jewish Jayhawks with a dynamic professional team and strong community partnerships. KU Hillel is a student-centric, data-informed team committed to dreaming big, entrepreneurial thinking, and creating new and exciting opportunities to build student leadership, provide pre-professional training, and build a sense of belonging on campus.

Kansas City and Lawrence are incredible places to live:

• Kansas City is a major metropolitan area with a population of over 2.2 million, while Lawrence offers a true college-town atmosphere with about 100,000 residents, blending cultural energy with a more relaxed pace of life.
• Both Kansas City and Lawrence are highly livable communities, featuring all the cultural amenities of a big city, with the midwestern hospitality that makes you feel at home.
• Kansas City is a cultural hub for the arts and museums, and home of the very best barbecue in the world. Kansas Citians are passionate about our hometown teams, the beloved Chiefs and Royals, and KC is considered the Soccer Capital of the USA. 
• Lawrence is home to the University of Kansas, where we “bleed crimson and blue” every day. The place where basketball was born, you can travel the world in Jayhawks gear, and be proudly greeted with “Rock Chalk Jayhawk,” a welcome sign that you’re in good company.

**Interested candidates willing to relocate to Kansas are encouraged to use Jewish Federation’s See KC program as a resource to learn more about living in Kansas City and our incredible Jewish community. Kansas City boasts a thriving Jewish community of more than 20,000, including an incredible group of young professionals living in and around the KC Metro Area.**

The University of Kansas (KU) is centered in Lawrence, Kansas. Today, Lawrence remains a crossroads of culture, celebrating the artists and innovators that populate its history and create an unmistakable identity.  So, too is the spirit of the Jayhawks that powers KU. KU is the state’s flagship institution, home to innovative research and the constant pursuit of knowledge. 

Assistant Director, Broward County

Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach

Role Overview

Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach seeks a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven Assistant Director, Broward County, to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of Jewish life for college students in South Florida.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Assistant Director, Broward County, will oversee Hillel’s Broward County portfolio, including the Jewish student community at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), while developing innovative strategies to engage Jewish graduate and professional students. This senior professional will supervise one full-time staff member, collaborate closely with an Israel Fellow and an IACT Coordinator, build strategic partnerships with university and community leaders, and spearhead a parent engagement and fundraising initiative that strengthens Hillel’s philanthropic base.

The ideal candidate brings both strategic acumen and hands-on leadership experience, thrives on cultivating relationships across diverse constituencies, and is motivated by the opportunity to build a vibrant, inclusive Jewish campus culture.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership & Supervision

• Lead Hillel’s Broward County strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, goals, and growth plans.
• Supervise and mentor one full-time engagement professional, providing coaching, accountability, and professional development.
• Partner with the Executive Director in shaping long-term strategic objectives for Broward County, including infrastructure, staffing, and student engagement priorities.
• Collaborate with the Israel Fellow to integrate Israel education, travel, and advocacy into campus programming.

Student & Graduate Engagement

• Design and implement a comprehensive engagement plan for Nova Southeastern University and Jewish graduate students across Broward County.
• Strengthen Hillel’s visibility and impact through meaningful Jewish learning, leadership opportunities, and campus partnerships.
• Ensure a diverse portfolio of programs that reflect the needs and interests of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

University & Community Relations

• Serve as Hillel’s primary representative to Nova Southeastern University’s administration, academic departments, and Student Affairs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with campus and community leaders to position Hillel as a valued partner in fostering inclusion, dialogue, and student success.
• Collaborate with Jewish communal organizations to leverage shared resources and create a seamless ecosystem of Jewish life in Broward County.

Development & Parent Engagement

• Partner with the Executive Director to design and implement a parent engagement and fundraising strategy that deepens relationships and grows philanthropic support.
• Cultivate and steward parents, alumni, and community stakeholders through events, communications, and personalized engagement.
• Identify corporate sponsors to underwrite and elevate graduate student programming
• Support the organization’s overall fundraising goals through strategic storytelling, data management, and donor relations.

Operations & Program Oversight

• Oversee budgets, logistics, and operations for Broward County programs.
• Use data and CRM tools to measure outcomes and guide decision-making.
• Contribute to organization-wide initiatives, communications, and strategic planning.
• Work occasional evenings, weekends, and Jewish holidays as needed

Who You Are

• A strategic thinker who can translate vision into practical implementation.
• Skilled in relationship management, partnership-building, and stakeholder engagement.
• A leader with a strong foundation in Jewish learning and values, with the ability to thoughtfully integrate Jewish context into programs and relationships.
• Confident in representing Hillel to university administrators, donors, parents, alumni, and community partners.
• Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and motivated to grow a program within a dynamic organization.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Jewish education, organizational leadership, or related fields strongly preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience in higher education, Jewish communal work, or nonprofit management.
• Prior experience with Hillel is a plus.
• Experience in staff supervision and team development.
• Knowledge and passion for Jewish life, learning, and Israel, and the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary range of $65,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, parental leave, and generous paid time off.
• Robust professional development and executive mentoring through Hillel International’s professional network.
• Opportunities for travel and leadership participation in regional, national, and international Hillel convenings.
• A collaborative, mission-driven environment committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.

About Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, Broward County, and Nova Southeastern University

With over 5,000 Jewish students on the campuses we serve, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach offers a pluralistic and inclusive community that offers social and networking events, community service projects, travel experiences to Israel and beyond, Jewish learning opportunities, free Shabbat dinners, a place to celebrate and observe holidays, and mentoring programs that integrate our Hillel within the community. Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach is a multi-campus Hillel encompassing Nova Southeastern University (NSU), Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Lynn University, Broward College, and Palm Beach State College. The main offices of Broward and Palm Beach Hillel are on the FAU campus, with program space at NSU and Lynn.

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a professional-focused institution with a distinctive student profile: approximately 25% undergraduate and 75% graduate students across programs including law, medicine, business, psychology, and health professions. Many students attend part-time, requiring flexible and creative approaches to engagement. A significant number of undergraduates come from out of state and remain for NSU’s graduate programs, creating strong potential for sustained relationship-building across multiple years. While undergraduate engagement is active, there is meaningful opportunity to grow Jewish life within the graduate and professional schools.

Located in Broward County, NSU sits in one of the country’s fastest-growing Jewish communities. Broward offers warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches, diverse neighborhoods, and a vibrant Jewish communal ecosystem – making it not only an exciting place to build Jewish life professionally, but also a wonderful place to live.

Assistant Director – Oklahoma Hillels

Role Overview

As the Assistant Director of Oklahoma Hillels, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Jewish life for students across multiple campuses throughout the state. Working within a dynamic, multi-campus system, you will help advance strategic initiatives, strengthen operations, and elevate student engagement while supporting a growing and diverse Jewish student population.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead with independence and creativity while helping scale and deepen the impact of Oklahoma Hillels’ statewide reach. You will collaborate closely with professional staff, student leaders, trustees, and community partners to foster vibrant, pluralistic Jewish communities—meeting students where they are, both geographically and personally.

In this multifaceted role, you will help oversee daily operations, supervise and mentor staff and student interns, support strategic communications, and provide counsel on key organizational priorities. Your ability to think strategically, manage complexity, and build meaningful relationships will be essential to ensuring cohesive, high-quality Jewish life experiences across Oklahoma’s campuses.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to the Executive Director, providing strategic insight on organizational priorities and statewide initiatives.
• Support and help implement Oklahoma Hillels’ strategic plan across multiple campuses.
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and increased impact within a regional Hillel model.
• Help ensure consistency of mission, values, and student experience across campuses while allowing for local campus culture.

Student Engagement and Programming

• Collaborate with students to design and execute innovative, pluralistic programs that resonate across diverse campus environments.
• Create and implement strategic engagement plans to connect with Jewish students statewide, including those on smaller or emerging campuses.
• Steward Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, rituals, and community-building experiences across multiple sites.
• Empower student leaders to take ownership of programming and initiatives aligned with Hillel’s mission and values.

Supervision and Training

• Supervise early-career staff, supporting their professional growth within a multi-campus structure.
• Oversee and mentor student interns across campuses, providing training, guidance, and leadership development.
• Coordinate intern recruitment, onboarding, and training processes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and collaboration among staff and interns.

Executive Support

• Support the Executive Director in communicating with external stakeholders, including Board members, university partners, community leaders, and donors.
• Support the Executive Director in managing priorities, scheduling, and preparation for meetings and presentations.
• Assist with drafting reports, communications, and materials for internal and external audiences.

Administration and Operations

• Support budgeting, event logistics, and communications across multiple campuses.
• Coordinate with campus partners, vendors, and external service providers statewide.
• Help ensure smooth operation of Hillel spaces and offices, including vendor coordination and financial documentation support.
• Implement best practices that enhance efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness across a regional organization.

Collaboration and Outreach

• Help represent Oklahoma Hillels at campus events, community gatherings, and statewide meetings.
• Build partnerships with campus organizations, faith communities, and student groups across Oklahoma.
• Strengthen Hillel’s visibility and relationships on campuses and within local Jewish communities.

What You’ve Accomplished

• 2–5 years of professional experience in Hillel or a related Jewish experiential education field.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• Significant engagement with Israel, including familiarity with its culture, history, and contemporary realities, as well as Jewish life beyond the U.S.
• Demonstrated success in:
  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating programs.
  • Building pluralistic, welcoming Jewish communities.
  • Mentoring and inspiring college-age students through relational and experiential education.
  • Managing multiple projects while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  • Building partnerships and networks across diverse stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• A passion for working with emerging adults and supporting their growth as Jewish leaders.
• Commitment to Jewish pluralism and comfort serving as a role model and mentor.
• A deep connection to Israel and Jewish peoplehood, with the ability to engage students thoughtfully.
• Strong knowledge of Jewish culture and history.
• An entrepreneurial mindset: adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a growing, evolving organization.
• Excellent communication skills with students, parents, alumni, donors, and campus partners.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a statewide, multi-site environment.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive nonprofit salary range: $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous PTO, and parental leave.
• Professional development, mentoring, and opportunities for growth within the Hillel movement.
• Being part of a statewide Hillel team and national Hillel community of practice.

About Oklahoma Hillels
Oklahoma Hillels is a statewide Jewish campus organization serving students across multiple colleges and universities throughout Oklahoma. We have two locations, including a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Norman serving the central part of the state, and a second location on the University of Tulsa’s campus that serves schools in the northeast. This is an exciting moment to join our Hillel team as we embark on a new chapter of growth, creativity, and impact—building on strong foundations while imagining what’s next.

Through a collaborative, regional model, we provide meaningful Jewish experiences—including engagement, leadership development, Shabbat and holiday celebrations, and community-building—tailored to each campus while grounded in shared values and vision. Oklahoma Hillels is committed to creating inclusive, pluralistic Jewish communities where students feel a strong sense of belonging and connection, no matter where they attend school.

About Norman, Oklahoma

Nestled in the heart of the state and home to the vibrant University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, offers the perfect blend of college-town energy and genuine community warmth. With a lively arts scene, locally owned coffee shops and restaurants in the historic Campus Corner district, and spirited game days that bring the whole city together, Norman is a place where tradition and innovation thrive side by side. Just minutes from the cultural and social opportunities of Oklahoma City, Norman provides the best of both worlds—big-city access with small-city ease. You can enjoy beautiful parks and trails, a strong sense of community, and an affordable cost of living that allows you to truly put down roots.

About Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City is a dynamic and fast-growing capital city where opportunity, culture, and community come together. As the heart of the state, Oklahoma City offers the energy of a major metro with the accessibility and friendliness of a smaller city. The city is home to a thriving arts community, professional sports with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and a rich Western heritage; OKC delivers a high quality of life with heart. With an affordable cost of living and a welcoming, collaborative spirit, Oklahoma City is an ideal place to build meaningful connections.

Assistant Director

Hillel at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Role Overview

The Assistant Director at Hillel in The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the Executive Director’s right hand in implementing Hillel’s mission on campus through mentorship and management of Hillel’s excellent team of Jewish professionals. The Assistant Director takes active part in the hiring, training, and mentoring of new and current talent. The Assistant Director helps develop additional relationships and opportunities to collaborate with the University of Illinois, Hillel International, the Jewish Federation/Jewish United Fund of Chicago (JUF), and other organizations. The Assistant Director reports to the Executive Director.

We are seeking a leader with a strong talent for coordinating and integrating the many moving parts of Hillel’s programs and projects to ensure the effective flow and function of our staff and student leaders. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with a talented staff and engaged student leaders to pursue Hillel’s mission to connect Jewish students to each other and to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all information flow within the organization to keep our team informed of their projects and progress.
• Collaborate with senior staff to craft, implement, develop, and review Hillel’s vision for engagement, wellness, programming, and education.
• Take a lead role in training new and current staff members with assistance from other staff, interns, and outside resources. Develop staff training curriculum with structural and adaptable components to achieve the best learning curve for each staff member.
• Support the Executive Director in implementing Hillel’s annual goals and long term vision.
• Participate in Hillel’s engagement and programmatic work as defined by the engagement and programmatic strategies.
• Direct, coordinate, mentor, and support the growth of our programming staff members.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Participate in Hillel’s engagement and programmatic work as defined by the engagement and programmatic strategies.
• Develop and implement opportunities to expand Hillel’s reach and visibility on campus and in the community through partnerships, relationship building, sponsorships, and campus-wide initiatives.
• Lead weekly staff meetings, meet one-on-one with staff, and facilitate staff involvement in full-team efforts.
• Supervise the Israel Fellow and Administrative Interns
• Oversee the program budget, distribute funds, account for costs, and pursue grant opportunities.
• Lead skills learning initiatives such as the Civic Engagement Fellowship and Jewish Learning Fellowship; Develop and run student leadership and educational opportunities.
• Lead the recruitment and staffing of Hillel’s Leadership Trip to Israel and partakes in the recruitment and staffing for Taglit-Birthright Israel. Work with the Israel Fellow to plan effective Israel experience follow-through programming aimed at encouraging participants to continue exploring their connection to Israel.
• Participate as a full member of The Hillels of Illinois Staff in local, regional, and national Hillel programs and programs of the Jewish Federation, as may be appropriate.

What You’ve Accomplished

• 5 or more years of relevant professional work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience and proven success in supervising professional staff and/or facilitating leadership development for young adults.
• Comfort in managing teams as well as working independently and collaboratively.
• Accomplished organizational skills related to strategic planning, program oversight, and time management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• A serious work ethic, sense of humor and willingness to take risks and learn from unexpected situations.
• A commitment to pluralism, a comfort with your own relationship to Judaism, and fluency of Jewish knowledge and tradition to act as a role model and mentor for emerging Jewish adults.
• Willingness to work some evenings (on a weekly basis), weekends, and holidays for program support.
• The ability to excel in a dynamic and growth-oriented entrepreneurial organization that seeks to say yes often and envision new modalities for success.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Salary Range is $70,000-$75,000.
• Time off: 22 days of paid time off, 11 sick days, 8 paid federal holidays, up to 13 paid Jewish holidays, and 6 weeks paid parental leave.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prepare for your future: 401(k) plan and a 403(b) plan.
• Additional Benefits: Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities as part of the global Hillel movement.
• The opportunity to tell your grandchildren that you helped build the next generation of Jewish leaders in one of the most important times in Jewish history.

About Hillel at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Illini Hillel)

Illini Hillel is the first Hillel in the world. Established in 1923 by Rabbi Benjamin Frankel, Illini Hillel strengthens the Jewish identity of 3,500 Jewish students at the University of Illinois. With one of the largest fraternity and sorority populations and over 1,000 student organizations on campus, the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign is one of the most soical campuses in the country. That alongside the tier 1 research work on our campus makes our University attractive to Jewish students of all background. At Illini Hillel, we embrace the work-hard-play-hard culture of our campus by creating the perfect mix of fun social and deep meaningful Jewish programming and engagement. 

Outside of campus life, our Jewish professionals enjoy the vibrant social life of the cities of Champaign and Urbana and the surrounding towns. University staff and Champaign's High Tech hub create a young vibrant community that meets and celebrates life in many ways. The Champaign Urbana Jewish Federation and Sinai Temple are our close partners in building a strong and welcoming Jewish community that serve over 2,000 Jewish community members beyond campus life. Additionally, Champaign-Urbana mark the perfect halfway point between some of the major cities in the Midwest - Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis.

Assistant Director

Brandeis Hillel

Role Overview

Brandeis Hillel seeks an Assistant Director: a strategic, relational, and operationally capable leader who will serve as a central figure in the day-to-day life of one of the most distinctive Jewish communities in American higher education.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to grow into senior leadership at a singular institution. Brandeis has the highest percentage of Jewish students of any nonsectarian university outside of Israel, approximately 1,200 students in a close-knit, academically serious community that is simultaneously the most diverse and most Jewishly affiliated student body in the country. There is no other campus quite like it.

The Assistant Director works in close partnership with the Executive Director, sharing responsibility for operations, programmatic excellence, and building a high-performing staff team. This role is well-suited to an experienced professional who is ready to take on significant responsibility and grow into senior organizational leadership.

This is also a moment of organizational transformation. Without a dedicated home of our own, much of Hillel's operational energy goes into coordinating space, logistics, and university relationships, work that requires creativity, persistence, and strong institutional partnerships. The Assistant Director will be a central part of navigating that reality and helping to build what comes next: Brandeis Hillel is in the midst of a $25 million Campaign for the Future of Jewish Life, which will fund the renovation of an existing building on campus into a dedicated Center for Jewish Life and Leadership -- work that is expected to begin in the coming months.

What You’ll Do

Student Life and Engagement

• Set vision for and oversee the execution of Brandeis Hillel's student engagement strategy, grounded in a commitment to breadth, depth, and belonging across the diversity of the Brandeis Jewish community.
• Translate mission into measurable goals, with a focus on growing both the number of students engaged and the quality of their experiences.
• Supervise and mentor the student-facing staff team, fostering a culture of relational, student-centered work.
• Nurture student leadership for Shabbat, holiday programming, service, and Jewish learning.
• Serve as a primary staff partner to the Hillel student board and student leaders, providing mentorship, direction, and continuity across leadership transitions.
• Partner with students and staff to develop and sustain affinity groups, fellowship programs, and immersive experiences including Israel travel.

Organizational Leadership and Operations

• Partner with the ED on the day-to-day operations of Brandeis Hillel, ensuring that systems, workflows, and culture support a high-performing organization.
• Serve as the senior staff leader in the ED's absence, making decisions consistent with the organization's mission and values.
• Partner with the ED on strategic planning, annual goal-setting, and organizational development.
• Oversee program budgets, grant reporting, and financial stewardship in partnership with the ED.
• Lead staff hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Provide steady, clear leadership during periods of complexity and change, including the transition to a new facility.

Team Development

• Supervise, coach, and inspire a team of early- and mid-career professionals.
• Lead staff meetings and create structures that promote accountability, creativity, and ongoing professional growth.
• Model a management culture that is both high-expectation and deeply supportive.
• Cultivate emerging talent within the Hillel movement.

Campus and Community Partnerships

• Serve as a senior representative for student life and campus relations, building trusted relationships with university administration, student affairs colleagues, faculty, and student organizations.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with the local Jewish community, Hillel International, and other campus stakeholders.
• Engage parents, alumni, and lay leaders in Hillel's work as appropriate, in coordination with the ED.

Communications and Systems

• Oversee student-facing communications, including program announcements and community updates, and support parent communications as appropriate.
• Ensure Hillel's digital presence reflects the vibrancy of campus Jewish life.
• Partner with the ED and Operations staff to maintain data systems that track engagement and support organizational learning.

Scope of the Role

The Assistant Director reports to the Executive Director and leads a team that includes a Student Engagement Manager, IACT Coordinator for Israel Engagement, Springboard Fellow, JLIC Educators, and Office Manager, and works in collaboration with the Development Coordinator. The Assistant Director is the senior staff leader for internal operations and the primary driver of student-facing excellence.

Who You Are

• A professional with 4-7 years of experience in Jewish, nonprofit, higher education, or mission-driven settings.
• A strategic and operational thinker who can hold both the big picture and the details, comfortable moving between vision and execution.
• Someone who is energized by the rhythms of Jewish campus life, including Shabbat, holidays, meaningful conversations, and everything in between,  and brings that energy to their team.
• A skilled manager who develops people, builds accountability, and creates cultures where staff and students thrive.
• Deeply fluent in Jewish life and comfortable across the full spectrum of Jewish identities and practices.
• A relational leader who genuinely loves working with students and mentoring young professionals.
• Someone who understands the particular character of a close-knit, academically intense Jewish community and finds it energizing.
• Comfortable navigating a campus environment that includes a wide range of perspectives on Israel and Jewish life, with curiosity and care.
• Flexible and present, including evenings, Shabbat, and holidays during the academic year.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

What You’ll Receive

• Salary range of $85,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, life/AD&D/LTD insurances, flexible spending accounts, and generous vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Significant professional development, mentoring, and skill-building through Brandeis Hillel and the broader Hillel International network.
• Opportunities for travel to Israel and national leadership convenings.
• The chance to play a meaningful role in a transformational moment for one of the most distinctive Hillels in the country.

About Brandeis Hillel

Brandeis Hillel is home to a diverse, engaged, and enthusiastic Jewish community. During their time at Brandeis, our students forge new friendships, meet dedicated mentors, celebrate the Jewish calendar, engage in service to others, and find inspiration in Jewish texts and traditions. We are home to a variety of student-led special interest groups related to arts, culture, music, identity, education, and everything in between. Brandeis Hillel is an inclusive and welcoming space open to every Jew at Brandeis regardless of background, ability, and experience.

Located just outside Boston in Waltham, MA, Brandeis University is home to a thriving community of Jewish scholars and professionals who enrich student and academic life on campus.

This role operates in a dynamic campus environment that includes a wide range of perspectives on Israel and Jewish life. We are looking for a candidate who can engage students thoughtfully, navigate complex conversations with curiosity and care, and build relationships across difference.