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Form of workHillels of Georgia seeks a visionary, dynamic and strategic leader with proven organizational skills to lead Hillel at Emory University in Atlanta, as our Campus Director. At Hillels of Georgia our Campus Directors are passionate about and committed to building vibrant Jewish life on campus. Do you want to create an expansive program of Jewish learning, celebration, community service, Israel and networking to serve Emory's growing Jewish student community? Are you ready to engage and empower students to help drive and develop innovative initiatives on campus? Are you committed to diversity, pluralism, inclusion and audacious hospitality? Do you want to cultivate relationships with students, families, alumni, community stakeholders and University partners in support of Hillel's mission? Are you prepared to manage operations, programming and fundraising for the growth of Emory Hillel? Do you want to have the time of your life providing excellent professional leadership to one of the leading Hillels in Georgia? Then the Emory University Hillel is for you.
Strategic Vision and Leadership- Set a vision and strategy for Jewish engagement and empowerment by inspiring students to develop their Jewish journeys and identities
- Be a "Doogma" (role model) for Jewish life, living, learning, leadership, service and activism
- Provide Israel awareness, education and advocacy and promote student connections with Israel
- Maintain database for students, alumni, families and supporters
- Provide professional guidance to Hillel staff and student leadership and nurture their development while promoting a culture of creativity and excellence including supervision of staff
- Direct programming, activities, budgeting, fundraising and all aspects of Hillel operations
- Develop and maintain relationships with other professionals serving students on campus including other student organizations, the University, Hillels of Georgia and Jewish communal partners to further collaborations benefiting Hillel
- Commitment to work both independently and collaboratively with all partners and stakeholders
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant professional experience as a Hillel professional or Jewish communal professional, college student activities or young adult community
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
- Passion, dedication and commitment
- High level of emotional intelligence
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Strong foundation of Jewish knowledge, values, history and practice
- Experiential education and community organizational skills and experience
- Familiarity with Jewish communal, campus, student life and higher education agenda
- Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit
- Success and achievement oriented; determination and tenacity
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Commitment to personal and professional excellence
- Competence with social media, technology, computer and database management
- Exceptional written and verbal skills
- Strong work ethic, ability to problem-solve and take risks
- A sense of humor
- Competitive compensation in the nonprofit marketplace, $70,000-$80,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Pension Plan, life insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Plan, generous vacation/sick time and parental leave
- Outstanding supervision, professional development, mentorship and skill building opportunities
- Travel for professional conferences, continuing education and immersive programs including travel to Israel and the Jewish world
Emory University, located in Atlanta, is home to nearly 15,000 students including more than 2,500 Jewish students. The University's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region, the United States and from hundreds of countries around the world. The University is well-known for its academic excellence and scholarship at Emory College and Oxford College; and boasts many significant departments including the TAM Institute for Jewish Studies and the Institute for the Study of Modern Israel. The University is also highly respected for its graduate programs and Colleges of Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health and Theology.
Emory Hillel, located at the beautiful Marcus Hillel Center, serves as the "center" of Jewish life on campus and is committed to creating vibrant and dynamic Jewish life for the hundreds of Jewish students at Emory. The Marcus Hillel Center at Emory University also plays a pivotal role in the greater Atlanta Jewish community which has more than 125,000 members and includes an extensive network of synagogues, Jewish day schools and other Jewish communal agencies serving our warm, welcoming and diverse pluralistic Jewish community.
Atlanta is one of the largest cities in the United States and is the vibrant economic, cultural, educational and civic capital of the southeast. It is home to some of America's most iconic companies and enterprises including Coca Cola, Delta Airlines, Home Depot, UPS and the Center for Disease Control. It is a hub of technological innovation, entertainment, arts and culture and higher education; as well as home to the Braves, Falcons, Hawks and Atlanta United FC. Major attractions include the Atlanta Zoo, Botanical Garden, Piedmont Park, High Museum of Art as well as historic landmarks such as the Carter Center and MLK Historical Park and birthplace.
