Orthodox Campus Rabbi & Halachic Leader

Illini Hillel; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Parental leave — 6 weeks

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Illini Hillel in Urbana-Champaign seeks an Orthodox Campus Rabbi to co-lead Orthodox life for UIUC students. You will teach, lead prayer services, and provide Halachic guidance while building a warm, inclusive community.

Responsibilities include supervising kashrut, Eruv and Mikvah-related matters, mentoring dozens of students, and recruiting new members from Orthodox circles. Strong public speaking and leadership required.

Qualifications

• Rabbinical ordination from an orthodox institution is required.
• Experience with Gen-Z students and university environments preferred.
• 1-2 years post-college experience preferred.
• Committed to Jewish life and Israel; strong role model.
• Strong public speaking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work nights and occasional weekends.
• Respect for Hillel's pluralist approach.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and provide Rabbinical care to 120+ students via chevruta learning, teaching, and mentorship.
• Lead Orthodox minyan and daily/weekend prayer services on campus.
• Lead holiday services and meals including High Holidays and Passover.
• Oversee Kashrut supervision as cRc representative and train Mashgichim.
• Engage day school graduates with advanced learning opportunities.
• Serve as on-campus Halachic authority for daily practice and complex questions.
• Host Shabbat and Holiday meals in a welcoming home setting.
• Recruit and network with Orthodox communities and youth movements to integrate students.
• Monitor and liaise on Eruv status and coordinate OU inspections.
• Involve with Champaign Urbana Mikvah Association in leadership capacity.

Skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Rabbinical ordination (smicha)

Job description

Illini Hillel in Urbana-Champaign seeks an Orthodox Campus Rabbi to co-lead Orthodox life for UIUC students. You will teach, lead prayer services, and provide Halachic guidance while building a warm, inclusive community.

Responsibilities include supervising kashrut, Eruv and Mikvah-related matters, mentoring dozens of students, and recruiting new members from Orthodox circles. Strong public speaking and leadership required.