Student Experience Coordinator
Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College
Role Overview
The Student Experience Coordinator will expand our ability to connect with Jewish students, support their engagement, and create spaces that enhance their campus experience. With strong interpersonal skills and an inclusive mindset, the Coordinator will foster belonging, recognizing that each student's Jewish journey is unique. Focused on reaching unengaged students, the Coordinator will provide holistic support through Tanger Hillel and partner resources. By building authentic relationships and connecting students with staff and peers, they will help cultivate a vibrant Jewish community. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Coordinator will work across two campuses in Brooklyn.
What You’ll Do
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- Engage with Students: Meet students across campus, building authentic relationships and connecting them to friends, community, and meaningful experiences.
- Translate Ideas into Action: Utilize your network of students and understanding of Tanger Hillel's resources to help students take ownership of projects and create opportunities for growth.
- Recruit for Immersive Programs: Lead recruitment for cohort learning and immersive experiences like Birthright and alternative breaks.
- Expand Communication Reach: Maintain and grow communication channels, producing the weekly community newsletter, managing social media platforms, and sharing information with relevant groups.
- Empower Emerging Leaders: Identify and mentor student leaders, providing guidance and opportunities for involvement and growth within the community.
- Support Student Well-Being: Provide resources, referrals, and opportunities that support biological, psychological, spiritual, and social well-being through one-on-one interactions and group settings.
What You’ve Accomplished
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 0-3 years of relevant professional experience. Experience in Jewish Studies, Experiential Education, Social Work, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in grassroots community organizing, Hillel, youth movements, camping, or experiential Jewish education is a plus.
What You’ll Bring to the Job
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and pluralistic Jewish community.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Familiarity with the landscape of Jewish life in New York.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
What You’ll Receive
- 20-25 hours per week. Hourly rate: $25-$30, based on experience.
- Professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.
- Regional travel opportunities, with the potential to travel abroad, including to Israel.
- Supportive, dedicated, and collaborative colleagues to assist you along the way.
About Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College
Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College is a dynamic and engaged Hillel located in Flatbush, Brooklyn. With over 15 Jewish student groups and a dedicated, passionate staff, Tanger Hillel provides a wide range of meaningful programs and opportunities to engage the 4,000+ Jewish students at Brooklyn College and throughout New York City.
Affiliated with Hillel International, Tanger Hillel is part of a global network that enriches the lives of Jewish students, inspiring them to make a lasting commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel while contributing to the Jewish people and the world.
About Hillel International
In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.