Special Projects Manager - Adult Learning

Ohev Shalom of Bucks County; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hebrew College in Newton, MA, a leading provider of Jewish adult education, seeks a part-time Special Projects Manager to join our Adult Learning team. This hybrid role requires in-person presence on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.

to 2:00 p.m., with remaining hours available for remote work and scheduling flexibility based on program needs. The successful candidate will coordinate a portfolio of projects, develop work plans, schedule events, and collaborate across departments to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a portfolio of special projects from planning through execution and follow-up.
• Develop comprehensive work plans outlining key steps, timelines, responsibilities, and deadlines for each project.
• Schedule programs and events with an eye toward the overall Hebrew College, campus partner, and Greater Boston calendars.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Hebrew College to coordinate logistics, communications, registration, marketing, development, and other aspects of each project.
• Build strong relationships with partner organizations, learners, and key stakeholders
• Serve as a primary point of contact for faculty, speakers, partners, and other program participants as appropriate.
• Attend assigned in-person and online events, providing hands-on support to ensure that programs run smoothly and troubleshooting challenges as they arise.
• Maintain accurate databases and records for special projects and events.
• Conduct appropriate follow-up and reflection after projects to identify successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate as a valued member of the Tamid team, attend team meetings, and contribute positively to a thriving community of adult learners.
• Manage workload effectively throughout the year, recognizing and responding to the cyclical nature of the role and shifting program priorities.

Skills

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Relationship building

Flexible team player

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hebrew College in Newton, MA, one of the nation's leading providers of Jewish adult education, is seeking a part-time Special Projects Manager to join our Adult Learning team.

Position Details

This is a part-time, 16-hour-per-week hybrid position. The position requires an in-person presence at Hebrew College on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The remaining hours may be worked remotely, with flexibility in scheduling based on program and project needs. Salary Range: $21,000 - $25,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a portfolio of special projects from initial planning through execution and follow-up.
• Develop comprehensive work plans outlining key steps, timelines, responsibilities, and deadlines for each project.
• Schedule programs and events with an eye toward the overall Hebrew College, campus partner, and Greater Boston calendars.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Hebrew College to coordinate logistics, communications, registration, marketing, development, and other aspects of each project.
• Build strong relationships with partner organizations, learners, and key stakeholders
• Serve as a primary point of contact for faculty, speakers, partners, and other program participants as appropriate.
• Attend assigned in-person and online events, providing hands-on support to ensure that programs run smoothly and troubleshooting challenges as they arise.
• Maintain accurate databases and records for special projects and events.
• Conduct appropriate follow-up and reflection after projects to identify successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate as a valued member of the Tamid team, attend team meetings, and contribute positively to a thriving community of adult learners.
• Manage workload effectively throughout the year, recognizing and responding to the cyclical nature of the role and shifting program priorities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be:

• Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• An excellent interpersonal communicator who can build effective relationships across all levels of an organization.
• A strong listener who is attentive to the needs of learners, faculty, colleagues, and partners.
• A relationship builder who enjoys working collaboratively and creating positive experiences for others.
• A flexible and adaptable team player who can respond effectively to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable learning and using new technology and digital platforms.
• Professional, dependable, and able to exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Passionate about adult learning, Jewish life, and creating meaningful educational experiences.