What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jewish Life Program Director position at Washington and Lee University?
Washington and Lee University (W&L) seeks a passionate, energetic, and creative professional to serve as the Jewish Life Program Director. This role offers a dynamic and meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on Jewish student life on campus while fostering connections within the broader university community.
As a member of the Student Affairs professional staff, the Jewish Life Program Director is responsible for engaging Jewish students in Jewish life on campus and integrating Jewish student life into the overall campus experience. Responsibilities include advising and engaging Jewish students in their activities, developing and supporting programming to enhance the Jewish student experience, overseeing the Hillel House, and managing financial resources. The position reports to the Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Student Engagement and also works closely with the Hillel House Advisory Board.
The Jewish Life Program Director will develop partnerships with various departments across campus and within the greater community. Among the many excellent employee benefits, W&L offers generous professional development opportunities including tuition assistance for eligible employees to seek additional education that supports their work.
$68,344.00 - Pay Commensurate with Experience
As a member of the Student Affairs professional staff, the Jewish Life Program Director is responsible for engaging Jewish students in Jewish life on campus and integrating Jewish student life into the overall campus experience. Responsibilities include advising and engaging Jewish students in their activities, developing and supporting programming to enhance the Jewish student experience, overseeing the Hillel House, and managing financial resources. The position reports to the Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Student Engagement and also works closely with the Hillel House Advisory Board.
The Jewish Life Program Director will develop partnerships with various departments across campus and within the greater community. Among the many excellent employee benefits, W&L offers generous professional development opportunities including tuition assistance for eligible employees to seek additional education that supports their work.
W&L is in Lexington, Virginia. Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Lexington is frequently listed as a best small town and has something for everyone. This picturesque location is overflowing with opportunities for outdoor recreation and a short drive to the cities of Roanoke, Harrisonburg, and Charlottesville.
W&L is one of the oldest and most distinguished liberal arts institutions in the country. The university’s curriculum reflects an abiding spirit of innovation and public service, and the courage to be different within higher education. We are distinguished from other top liberal arts colleges in virtue of having an accredited undergraduate school of commerce and a venerable law school.
W&L is a welcoming, friendly, and mutually supportive community. Our students, faculty, and staff prize the trusting, respectful, and civil environment on our campus. We are united by our mission, diverse in our thinking, perspectives, and interests, and devoted to each other and to W&L.
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Essential Functions:
- Creates an inclusive and pluralistic Jewish community on campus that is welcoming to all. Engages students in Hillel programming and collaborates with members of the Student Affairs Division to provide programming that supports the education and development of students.
- Ensures that programming and activities follow the policies, mission, values and goals of Washington and Lee Hillel, Washington and Lee University, and Hillel International.
- Encourages visibility and awareness of Jewish life on campus. Builds relationships with Jewish students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, community members, foundations, Federations and others who support Jewish Life at W&L.
- Inspires student leaders to develop and execute dynamic Jewish programming that meets the needs of today’s college students.
- Facilitates leadership of religious services and observances of Jewish holidays for students, faculty and staff and the Lexington Jewish community. Secures religious expertise for high holiday services and student facilitation of Shabbat services.
- Develops and delivers a multi-platform communications strategy to engage all stakeholders. Supports student leaders and staff in the creation and delivery of communications materials.
- Works collaboratively with the Dean to oversee annual budget. Responsible for building operations, including room reservations and maintenance requests.
- Manages student engagement database, driving data-informed decisions in all areas of Hillel, including program and budget.
- Supervises Hillel work study student staff, including an engagement intern team.
- Offers support, partnership and interaction points for the Hillel Advisory Board and University Advancement on fundraising and stewardship initiatives.
- Collaborates with Admissions recruiting initiatives upon request.
- Maintains strong relationships with campus ministers to encourage interfaith dialogue and programming.
- Cultivates network of Jewish Life professionals in academia and the surrounding community.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in Jewish Studies or Jewish Community Leadership or related experience preferred.
- Strong leadership skills, excellent written and oral communications skills are essential.
- Understanding of university culture; experience in a liberal arts environment or small campus is desirable.
- Must be available to work flexible hours and some weekends, particularly in support of events and services.
- Confidence in organizing events or group programs, and a willingness to ask questions.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to connect with a wide range of students.
- Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail.
- Determination, resourcefulness, kindness, humor, flexibility, and drive to excellence.
- A team mindset and desire to collaborate.
- Creative problem solving.
- Passion for Jewish life.
Application Instructions:
The search committee will review applications beginning February 28, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Please upload a resume and cover letter in your application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.
Application instructions and information about Washington and Lee University can be located at
jobs.wlu.edu
.
Physical Requirements:
- Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
- Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
- Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Working Conditions: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Types of Work: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Position Type:
Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible
Minimum Pay:
Salary : $68,344
