Assistant Director

Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh

Role Overview

Make your mark on Jewish student life by joining the Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh (Hillel JUC) as the Assistant Director. You’ll power Hillel by supporting efforts to connect people, vital funds and resources to our mission.

Hillel JUC is seeking dynamic, thoughtful and experienced candidates for the position of Assistant Director. The Assistant Director is a key member of the senior professional team responsible for implementing Hillel’s strategic vision of Jewish life on campus. This person works closely with the Executive Director (ED) and all Hillel JUC staff and is responsible for managing, guiding and supporting the student-facing Jewish student life (JSL) team. In addition, the AD will be responsible for the engagement and community building goals across two campuses, University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, as well as managing and approving the holistic programming budget.

What You’ll Do

Management

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for Jewish campus life and engagement in partnership with the ED, JSL team and student leaders
• Lead the JSL team, facilitate regular programming staff meetings, and allocate staff resources to programs effectively
• Manage the program budget, track engagement metrics, and ensure the team meets engagement goals
• Oversee hiring and review processes for all JSL staff

Inspiring Jewish Life & Israel Education

• Work closely with the JSL team and student leadership to create enriching Jewish life programs and activities
• Mentor staff and student leaders, fostering meaningful Jewish experiences
• Strategize and coordinate outreach efforts to engage Jewish students with JSL team and student leaders
• Ensure Hillel JUC is providing meaningful, diverse and relevant Jewish and Israel learning opportunities
• Manage effective recruitment and follow up of immersive experiences such as Birthright and Birthright Israel Onward
• Support and enhance Shabbat and Jewish holiday experiences and engagement

University and Community Relations

• In partnership with the ED cultivate strong relationships with senior level university officials and faculty
• Advocate for the inclusion and support of Jewish students' safety and well-being
• Represent Hillel to prospective families, community members, and administration

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Good sense of humor and welcoming inclusive personality
• A team player with a can-do attitude
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
• Deep understanding and fluency with Judaism
• Commitment to fostering a strong and positive relationship with Israel and Zionism
• Proven track record of management and supervisory experience
• Experience in program/event planning, with acute attention to detail 
• Determination and commitment to engage every Jewish student on our campuses

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $75,000
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Healthy workplace culture where employee well-being is prioritized
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities
• Travel regionally and abroad, particularly to Israel
• Plenty of Hillel and university schwag

About Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh

The Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh (Hillel JUC) is a multi-campus Hillel that serves an estimated 2,000 undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and other local colleges and universities.  Our 12,500 sq. foot building located at the meeting point between Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh is a hub for Jewish activities seven days a week.  Our goal is to engage every Jewish student on campus through a wide range of meaningful Jewish experiences and communities. Hillel JUC enriches the lives of Jewish students so that 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. Hillel JUC provides all staff with an exciting and meaningful working environment and more importantly an amazing group of student leaders who guide our programming and are committed to building communities of purpose on the campuses we serve.

About Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is a highly livable city offering an exceptional quality of life due to its low cost of living, thriving tech and healthcare markets, and diverse neighborhoods. With top-tier universities, a vibrant cultural scene, and abundant outdoor recreation, it combines big-city amenities with affordability and a friendly, tight-knit community feel.

Hillel JUC of Pittsburgh 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.