Director of Student Engagement

About Chabad on Campus International:

Chabad on Campus International is at the forefront of Jewish life on campus, supporting the sustainability and success of the 360 Chabad Houses serving 890 campuses: championing robust Jewish life and learning on college campuses around the world. Together with Chabad House Directors, we seek a future where every Jewish student has a deeper affinity, connection, and understanding of their faith, heritage, and identity. We foster the success of 790 campus-based Chabad Houses Directors by providing student engagement and supportive resources and creating a strong international community of campus leaders. Based in Brooklyn, New York, COCI has a team of over 30 dedicated individuals and an annual operating budget of $20M and growing. Given COCI’s mission of promoting a campus life where Jewish identity and Jewish pride can thrive in all circumstances, we are investing in a strategic growth initiative to be able to significantly increase our impact, which is needed more than ever during these volatile times for Jewish students on campus.

Position Overview

COCI is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Student Engagement to lead and oversee national program initiatives that engage Jewish students across campuses worldwide. This role requires a visionary leader capable of translating long-term goals into actionable strategies, scaling impactful programs, and driving sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

● Program Leadership:

• Develop, oversee, and scale national programs that engage Jewish students, ensuring alignment with COCI's mission and goals.
• Collaborate with and foster relationships Chabad House Directors to assess campus needs and adapt programming to enhance student engagement

● Strategic Planning:

• Identify trends and opportunities to strengthen program to deliver to campus.
• Contribute to long-term planning to expand the impact and sustainability of programs.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.

● Community Building:

• Serve as a central resource for Chabad House Directors, offering guidance and support for programing and recruitment to join programs.

● Marketing:

• Develop a strategy alongside the marketing department to effectively recruit, engage, or promote programs.
• Work closely with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns.
• Implement effective marketing strategies to reach and engage the target audience.

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

● Minimum of 5 -8 years of experience in program development, team management, or a related field.

● Demonstrated success in creating and scaling programs, particularly in educational or nonprofit settings.

● Strong understanding of Jewish life, heritage, and values, with a passion for engaging Jewish students.

● Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

● Experience managing budgets and allocating resources effectively.

● Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.