Assistant Director
San Francisco Hillel
Role Overview
San Francisco Hillel (SF Hillel) provides inclusive, innovative, and fun Jewish experiences and programs for college and graduate students across San Francisco. With vibrant student communities at SF State, USF, UC Law SF, and UCSF, our professionals mentor students of all Jewish backgrounds as they author their adult identities and launch their careers. We envision a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, values and learning, and to develop a thoughtful, meaningful connection to Israel. To deliver on this vision, SF Hillel focuses on four pillars: Jewish Identity Exploration, Jewish Community Building, Jewish Future Leadership Development, and Jewish Student Support.
The Assistant Director leads SF Hillel’s Student Life Team, a team of student engagement professionals who cultivate Jewish life on our four base campuses. The Assistant Director is responsible for driving the student experience across our four base campuses and additional ancillary schools through data-driven strategy, engagement with campus and community partners, and inspirational support for the Student Life Team.
As an Assistant Director at SF Hillel, you will be at the forefront of the Jewish community in one of the most exciting cities in the world. San Francisco’s unique and exciting energy offers endless opportunities for culture, cuisine, and adventure. You will have the chance to immerse yourself in San Francisco’s vibrant Jewish community and help young Jews find their places in it. San Francisco's rich cultural heritage and diverse community make it an inclusive and welcoming destination for everyone. From the colorful murals of the Mission District to the vibrant nightlife of North Beach, there is always something new to discover in this incredible city.
Join SF Hillel and be a leader in the Jewish community in one of the most exciting cities in the world.
What You’ll Do
Program Leadership
- Design and execute an ambitious engagement strategy for the Student Life Team to connect undergraduate and graduate students at San Francisco State University (SFSU), University of San Francisco (USF), UC Law SF, and University of California San Francisco (UCSF) to SF Hillel and Jewish campus communities.
- Supervise student-facing communications and social media to reach and engage as many students as possible.
- Craft and supervise the provision of pluralistic Jewish and Israel education for students from a variety of backgrounds, leveraging campus and community connections to provide enriching opportunities and connecting with key student leaders and inspiring their personal and professional growth.
- Lead the Student Life Team to plan and staff Shabbat and holiday programming, reviewing and approving logistics and program planning.
- Oversee and ensure the success of Design Tribe (SF Hillel’s leadership development program) by deploying your Student Life Team colleagues as mentors to student leaders who will design robust program activities, Shabbat, holiday celebrations, and meaningful Jewish experiences for themselves and their peers.
- Coach the Student Life Team to create meaningful immersive student experiences, including student retreats and Taglit-Birthright Israel trips. Staff immersive trips as needed.
- Guide the Student Life Team to design intentional and effective pre-and post-immersive programs to drive deepened student engagement.
- Create and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with Jewish organizations and University professionals to advance a positive campus experience and protect the safety and inclusion of Jewish students.
- Build meaningful relationships with key university staff and faculty that yield productive collaboration.
- Mentor, supervise, and lead key SF Hillel student leaders as they plan initiatives and student advocacy projects on campus.
Management and Administration
- Supervise, mentor, coach, and support the growth of the Student Life Team as they manage their portfolios and projects.
- Oversee the program budget, distribute funds, account for costs, and work with students and staff to maximize SF Hillel funds’ impact.
- Supervise the maintenance of the SF Hillel student database and oversee the collection of our engagement data in partnership with Hillel International.
- Serve as a thought partner on the student experience to the Executive Director, campus professionals, and organizational partners.
- Lend support to the organization’s development activities by providing student success stories and data for grant report writing, assisting the Executive Director and Associate Director of Community Engagement with donor stewardship, strategic fundraising conversations, and special events.
Qualifications
- Four or more years of experience in Jewish, experiential, or higher education.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Proven success in building welcoming communities, managing a team, providing mentorship, building relationships, and managing multiple projects while maintaining quality.
- A commitment to pluralism and comfort with your own identities.
- Understanding of what motivates people.
- Comfort in managing and leading individuals and teams, as well as working independently and collaboratively.
- An entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
What You’ll Receive
- $70,000 to $80,000 year salary
- 90% employer contribution for medical, dental, and vision of base Kaiser plan (premium plans for Kaiser and Blue Shield also available)
- 403b retirement plan through TIAA, 5% employer contribution after 2 years of employment
- Flexible vacation plan and around 12-13 holidays per year
- 10 days paid medical time
Proposed Start Date: Around March 1, 2025
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.
