Assistant Director

Responsibilities

• Manage information flow and keep the team informed of projects and progress
• Collaborate with senior staff to develop Hillel's vision for engagement, wellness, and education
• Lead training and curriculum development for new and current staff members
• Support the Executive Director in implementing annual goals and long-term vision
• Direct, coordinate, and mentor programming staff members
• Develop partnerships and visibility on campus and in the community
• Supervise the Israel Fellow and Administrative Interns
• Oversee the program budget, distribute funds, and pursue grant opportunities
• Lead student leadership and educational opportunities such as the Civic Engagement Fellowship
• Manage recruitment and staffing for Hillel's Leadership Trip to Israel and Taglit-Birthright Israel

Requirements

• 5 or more years of relevant professional work experience
• Bachelor's degree required
• Proven success in supervising professional staff or facilitating leadership development
• Strong organizational skills in strategic planning and program oversight
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to pluralism and fluency in Jewish knowledge and tradition
• Willingness to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Benefits

• Competitive salary between $70,000-$75,000
• 22 days of paid time off, 11 sick days, and 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 8 paid federal holidays and up to 13 paid Jewish holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and 403(b) plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional training

About the Company

Illini Hillel is the first Hillel in the world, established in 1923. It strengthens the Jewish identity of thousands of students at the University of Illinois by creating a mix of social and meaningful Jewish programming.