Engagement Director — Campus Jewish Life & Strategy

Illini Hillel; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans (401(k) match and 403

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Illini Hillel on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus is seeking an Engagement Director to guide students in exploring Judaism and applying Jewish values to their lives on campus and beyond. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will shape a data-informed strategy to map the campus and make Jewish life accessible to a diverse student body.

You will spearhead staff and student leader engagement, collaborate with micro-communities, and drive recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of post-college experience.
• Proud to be a Jewish role model and an interest in learning how to be an effective educator.
• Willingness to work nights and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements a strategic engagement plan for staff, student leaders, interns, and The Cohen Center.
• Identifies micro-communities and opportunities for student engagement across campus (e.g., class years, majors, Greek life, residence halls).
• Trains and supports staff and student leaders to recruit new students and deepen involvement.
• Develops long-term recruitment strategies and coordinates Birthright Israel programming.
• Supervises and mentors engagement interns and coordinates outreach to diverse student groups.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Supervisory experience

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

CRM

Social media

Job description

Illini Hillel on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus is seeking an Engagement Director to guide students in exploring Judaism and applying Jewish values to their lives on campus and beyond. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will shape a data-informed strategy to map the campus and make Jewish life accessible to a diverse student body.

You will spearhead staff and student leader engagement, collaborate with micro-communities, and drive recruitment efforts.