Assistant Director

Hillel at FSU

Role Overview

Want a meaningful career while making a difference in the lives of Jewish college students? Ready to lead, inspire and support students and staff to increase Jewish Joy on campus? Then this position is for you!

The Assistant Director at Hillel at FSU is responsible for overseeing all of the student-facing services— supervising relevant staff, collaborating with other team roles, mentoring student leaders and actively engaging new and returning students. This position will also support fundraising and marketing efforts, especially through grassroots fundraising via relationships with parents and alumni.

The right person for this Assistant Director role will bring passion and commitment to their work, an ability to lead independently, as well as, partner with the Executive Director and team to execute a bold vision and strategic plan for Hillel at FSU.

What You’ll Do

Supervision

• Supervise and grow the engagement team (3 current positions) in expanding the reach of Hillel to meet the social, spiritual and wellness needs of 4,000 Jewish Seminoles.
• Supervise the Operations Manager and all aspects of facility operations to ensure that building upkeep, event coordination, supply chain and student operations interns are managed to high standards.
• Use best-in-class supervision and personnel review methods to create and maintain productive and trusting relationships with Springboard Fellow, Engagement Coordinator, Operations Manager and Israel Fellow to model Empathic Leadership and develop career-focused Jewish Professionals

Leadership Team

• Participate in annual budget planning, staff/team development and organizational strategic planning as part of a leadership team that includes: Executive Director, Campus Engagement Rabbi, Director of Leadership and Wellness and Development Manager
• Lead an annual evaluation to improve the Hillel at FSU Engagement Plan in collaboration with the leadership team
• Prepare data-informed engagement reports to present at weekly staff meetings and occasional board meetings
• Participate in recruitment and hiring panels as needed to maintain staffing and contribute to a Jewish professional pipeline
• Build and maintain relationships across Florida State University, the array of international Hillels and the ecosystem of Jewish organizations engaging on college campuses
• Prioritize and take advantage of professional development opportunities to continue an emphasis on excellence at Hillel at FSU and invest in your professional growth
• Travel occasionally for conferences, student immersive learning opportunities and professional development
• Consider, apply for and manage grant opportunities that advance the mission of Hillel at FSU

Student Mentorship 

• Mentor student leaders as they grow Hillel at FSU’s inclusive and pluralistic Jewish community through genuine engagement, empathic leadership skill building, creative processing and vision implementation
• In partnership with the Director of Leadership and Wellness, work directly with student board members to steer and evolve the student leadership program towards refined skill building and practice that will advance student careers and bolster Jewish communities, organizations and priorities globally.

What You’ve Accomplished

• You are a dedicated not-for-profit professional with 6+ years of experience who is ready to take the next step in your career.
• You are comfortable and/or willing to ensconce yourself in Jewish communal settings. You welcome working with diverse students across various levels of observance and belief systems, and you thrive when putting Jewish values at the heart of your work.
• You have 4+ years of experience designing and leading Jewish educational programming.
• You are comfortable with the Microsoft suite, G-suite, budgeting software, and databases. You have experience with or a willingness to quickly adopt cloud-based, project management, and other enterprise software. Experience with QuickBooks a plus 
• You are able to learn new database systems, with concern for detail in maintaining those systems.
• Experience with data entry, bookkeeping, and/or building management is a plus.
• Experience with grant management and/or fundraising is a plus.
• You look forward to working with a diverse group of student and lay leaders and balancing their big ideas and personalities with grace, enthusiasm, and an open mind.
• Above all, your enthusiasm shines through in everything you do, and you are ready to share it with us. If you think you’re right for this role—even if you don’t have all of our qualifications—we invite your application!

What You’ll Receive

• The salary range for this role is $70,000-$85,000
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental and vision, retirement plan, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities
• A flexible schedule during “slow times” of the academic year
• A supportive and caring work environment

About Hillel at FSU

Hillel at FSU is the center of Jewish life on campus at Florida State University. Approximately 10% of the student population (roughly 4,000 students of nearly 45,000 students) at FSU is Jewish. We are a dynamic staff that includes six full-time professionals and several part-time staff. In the past four years,  Hillel at FSU has doubled student engagement in Hillel programs across the board including hosting up to 120 students at weekly, student-led, Shabbat services and dinners, as well as social programs, cohort learning and immersive learning. We are an exciting and entrepreneurial team always looking to enrich the students’ experience on campus and help them to imagine and develop a deeper connection to Jewish Life.

Hillel at FSU 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.

About Florida State University

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. FSU's welcoming campus is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, in a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity, along with championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital. Founded in 1851, FSU is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida hosting 45,493 students from every Florida county and 130 countries. It is also a highly competitive institution of higher education, boasting incoming freshmen with 4.1-4.5 average GPA and equally high test scores.