Executive Director

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic vision and long-term planning in collaboration with the Board
• Drive fundraising efforts, including major donor cultivation and the Oberlin College capital campaign
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and organizational governance
• Cultivate relationships with university leaders, community organizations, and alumni
• Oversee student engagement strategies to ensure safe and inclusive Jewish spaces on campus
• Supervise and mentor a professional staff of ten employees
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization, especially in crisis situations
• Manage multi-campus operations and communications to enhance brand visibility

Requirements

• Minimum of eight years of professional experience
• At least three years in a leadership role within a nonprofit, higher education, or related organization
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Proven success in strategic planning and team management
• Demonstrated expertise in financial resource development and major gifts
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Deep commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a university setting with college-age students
• Expertise in leading conversations about Judaism and Israel
• Experience managing complex, multi-site operations

Benefits

• Competitive nonprofit salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance available
• 100% paid professional development opportunities
• 100% paid regional and international travel as needed

About the Company

Cleveland Hillel shapes vibrant Jewish life on eleven campuses throughout northeast Ohio, fostering Jewish joy, belonging, and leadership. As part of Hillel International, it provides students with the means to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity in a dynamic and welcoming environment.