Jewish Student Life Coordinator

Cohen Hillel at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Overview

In this role, you will focus on both engagement and programming for Cohen Hillel at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. You will be responsible for the outreach, engagement, and empowerment of upperclassmen as well as collaborating with Hillel’s Engagement Associate, staff, and student leadership to engage micro-communities on campus. You will also lead the staff in logistical support of Hillel’s bigger programmatic initiatives in order to create an active and vibrant Jewish community on campus.

What You’ll Do

• Develops and maintains relationships with students who have limited involvement in Jewish life, focusing on upperclassmen (juniors and seniors). Refers students to resources at Hillel and on campus.
• Identifies micro-communities (such as, Jewish Greek life, Jewish residence hall life, arts and culture, volunteerism, social justice, etc.) and creates opportunities for students to engage within those micro-communities.
• Empowers students to take leadership roles (including internships and board positions) in Jewish life on campus.
• Gives logistical support and participates in bigger Hillel programs such as Welcome week, Finals week, Holiday, and Shabbat programming,
• Works with students to identify missing content in Hillel’s programming calendar and plan one-off programs to fill gaps.
• Supports the day-to-day operations of Hillel including programs and events, administrative and organizational tasks, and welcoming students into Hillel spaces.
• Partakes in the recruitment and staffing for Taglit-Birthright Israel. Works with the Israel Fellow and other staff members to plan effective follow-up.
• Participates as a full member of The Hillels of Illinois Staff in local, regional, and national Hillel programs and programs of the Jewish Federation as appropriate.
• Supports JUF Campaign and mandatory campaign-related activities on an ongoing basis. 

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• A Bachelor’s degree
• 0-2 years of post-college experience preferred.
• Passion for Jews and Judaism and Israel.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confidence initiating and running programs.
• A dynamic personality and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, willingness to take risks and the ability to learn from efforts that don’t work out as planned.
• High organizational and people skills.
• Significant computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Docs, CRM, and social media.
• Must be willing to work evening programs and occasional weekend programs.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $42,000-45,000. 
• Illini Hillel is part of the Hillels of Illinois, a department of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago (JUF). As an employee of JUF, your comprehensive benefits package includes up to 22 days paid time off, up to 10 sick days, 8 paid federal holidays and up to 13 paid Jewish holidays, 6 weeks paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) and 403(b) plans, additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, and tuition reimbursement. It also includes great professional development, mentoring, skill building opportunities and continued learning opportunities as part of the global Hillel movement (plus an unlimited supply of Hillel swag).

About Illini HIllel

The original Hillel, founded in 1923, Illini Hillel is the center for Jewish life at UIUC. Our mission is to inspire every Jewish student to make a meaningful and enduring commitment to Jewish life. We offer a wide array of opportunities for Jewish students of all backgrounds and interests to connect with Jewish life and their own Jewish journey, ranging from social events to social justice initiatives, culture experiences to religious services, immersive experiences, and so much more. The professional staff supports students in creating meaningful Jewish experiences for themselves and their peers while they enrich the Jewish community at UIUC, the campus community, and the world beyond.

About Hillel International

In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel at the University of Illinois with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at more than 550 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.

Illini Hillel 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.

Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.