Director of Jewish Student Life

George Mason Hillel

Role Overview

Make your mark on Jewish life in Northern Virginia by joining Mason Hillel as our Director of Jewish Student Life. You will bring your strategic thinking, interpersonal skills, and organizational savvy to oversee our student-life portfolio, programming, and engagement efforts at Mason Hillel. As Mason Hillel embarks on expanding its reach and implementing a strategic plan that focuses on relationship-based engagement and micro-community building, you will be a key partner in thinking boldly about how to inspire and engage students to co-create vibrant Jewish experiences and help find meaningful entry points for students to engage with their Jewish identities.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the work of Hillel and be passionate about creating community, engaging students, and developing leaders. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Jewish Student Life is responsible for ensuring the strategy and execution of student engagement and program development for Mason Hillel. This role is ideal for a creative leader with strong organizational skills, a deep commitment to Jewish identity, and a talent for engaging students in meaningful Jewish experiences.

What You’ll Do

Relationship-building and Student Engagement

• Develop one-on-one relationships with Jewish students by meeting them where they live, work and/or study, utilizing creative methods to reach and interest them. 
• Create and implement an engagement strategy that focuses on both traditional and contemporary Mason students with an eye toward consistent growth and engaging uninvolved students. 
• Run a student engagement internship program by recruiting, training interns in relationship-based engagement methodologies, and supervising their work. 
• Manage our database management software and data tracking efforts to inform engagement strategy.

Student Leadership and Programming

• Engage, empower, and mentor our student leadership team as they plan initiatives and creatively engage their peers.
• Serve as staff lead for all student organizations affiliated with Mason Hillel, helping students cultivate a Jewish community that is caring, diverse, welcoming and actively inclusive. 
• Work in partnership with student leadership and staff on implementing holiday and Shabbat programming.
• Manage recruitment and teach any Jewish Leadership Fellowships. 

Israel Engagement and Exploration

• Lead promotional and recruitment efforts for, and staff, our immersive Israel trips, include Birthright and the Prospective Student Leader trip. 

Marketing and Social Media

• Oversee social media, newsletters, and website to ensure staff and students maintain brand and messaging of Mason Hillel.
• Partner with students and staff to align engagement strategy with social media strategy. 

Administration & Teamwork

• Participate in regular team meetings and supervision with the Mason Hillel staff.
• Coordinate logistics for programs, including vendors, venues, and supplies.
• Support Hillel operations during evenings, weekends, and Jewish holidays as needed.
• Prepare and write grants for specific Hillel initiatives.
• Supervise the Springboard Fellow.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of full-time professional work experience. Past experience with the 18-24 demographic or higher education is a plus.
• Confidence in developing and running initiatives and comfort in asking questions. 
• Desire to motivate student leaders to engage their peers, deepen their Jewish identities, and think innovatively about program content and marketing. 
• Exemplary time management skills, including the capacity to juggle competing priorities and deadlines, and to remain flexible within an ambiguous, fast-paced environment. 
• A commitment to pluralism and comfort with your Jewish identity so you may act as a role model and mentor for emerging Jewish adults. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work with colleagues across campus in a collaborative way to benefit students. 
• Strong written and verbal skills. 
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively.
• An entrepreneurial spirit - things may not always go according to plan, but you understand that ambiguity is part of developing great new opportunities.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $50,000-60,000.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, vacation/medical time, Jewish holiday time off, retirement plan and parental leave.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities
• Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel
• A work culture that prioritizes the well-being of its employees
• Unlimited paid coffee conversations with students

About Mason Hillel

For over 25 years, Mason Hillel has been serving the 1,000 Jewish students at and affiliated with George Mason University and providing a safe, welcoming, and exciting community full of Jewish life, love, exploration, learning, and Israel. We strive toward building a Hillel where every Jewish student feels seen and heard and connected. Mason Hillel is embarking on a mission this year to implement a strategic plan that focuses on relationship-based Judaism, micro-community building, and increasing student engagement. George Mason University is the largest public university in Virginia and is recognized for its innovation, entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity and commitment to accessibility. The Jewish community of Northern Virginia is the largest and fastest growing in the Washington, DC metro area. Proximity to the nation’s capital offers a multitude of resources and opportunities.

Mason Hillel 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.

ICON is seeking a Senior Architect I with extensive MILCON (Military Construction) experience to join our Design Build team. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished group, you will lead the design, evaluation, and delivery of world-class high-performance buildings using ICON's technology set, with a focus on barracks, training facilities, and other critical military and government installations. As an ICONIC, you will be both a leader and a direct contributor in developing novel approaches to resilient, dignified, and sustainable military facilities. This role is based at ICON's Austin, TX campus and reports to the Senior Director of Building Design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and coordination of military facilities, barracks, and other government installation projects, ensuring compliance with DoD UFCs (Unified Facilities Criteria), UFC/IBC codes, and other MILCON standards.
• Coordinate closely with government stakeholders, base civil engineers, and contractors to achieve mission-driven project outcomes.
• Contribute to the advancement of ICON's concrete 3D-printed wall system, optimizing for mission-readiness, force protection, safety, durability, and occupant comfort.
• Direct and mentor project teams in producing comprehensive multi-disciplinary drawing packages across all design phases, aligned with both ICON's architectural standards and MILCON requirements.
• Develop detailed construction documents and specifications, including anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) elements, building envelope details, and durable wall assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, communications, and security systems into 3D-printed and hybrid building types.
• Review consultant and subcontractor deliverables to ensure compatibility with 3D-printed systems and compliance with federal/military design standards.
• Participate in R&D efforts for applying ICON's technology to future-forward MILCON projects, including rapid-deployable housing and resilient infrastructure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of architectural, customer facing experience, with at least 5+ years in MILCON or federal government facility projects (barracks, training centers, mission-critical infrastructure).
• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Proven track record leading projects through all phases: schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Demonstrated expertise with DoD standards, UFC/IBC codes, AT/FP guidelines, ADA, and sustainability requirements.
• Strong Construction Administration background, including RFls, submittals, punch lists, and coordination with military/federal stakeholders.
• Licensed Architect (U.S. jurisdiction).
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills; ability to navigate complex multi-disciplinary teams and government processes.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with leading MILCON AEC firms-such as Mason & Hanger, AECOM, HDR, Jacobs, HNTB, or comparable organizations- is not required but considered a strong plus.
• Experience with design-build delivery in federal and MILCON projects.
• Familiarity with resilient design, energy efficiency, and sustainable building practices within DoD and GSA frameworks.
• Experience with visualization and coordination tools (Enscape, Navisworks, Tekla/Dynamo).
• LEED accreditation or equivalent (WELL, Fitwel) preferred.
• Understanding of advanced performance modeling (energy, daylight, blast resistance, thermal mass, etc.).