Role Overview
Hillels of Georgia seeks a creative and outgoing professional with strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills to serve as the Director of Leadership. This individual will be a team player with an entrepreneurial spirit and a proven track record of working with students to enhance leadership development. They will be a natural relationship builder with experience in leadership development, supervision, education, and/or entrepreneurship, complemented by a passion for Jewish life and involvement in the Jewish community.
Working within a dynamic Hillels of Georgia leadership team, the Director of Leadership will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive student engagement and leadership strategy to reach Hillels of Georgia Jewish student population. A core aspect of the role involves creating the curriculum and launching our brand-new Leven-Silberman Leadership Institute. Collaborating closely with campus teams, the Director will engage students to create opportunities for building strong and vibrant Jewish communities. Another core aspect of this position will be the supervision of five full-time and one part-time campus directors, providing them with support and growth opportunities. This position requires both independent initiative and teamwork to foster meaningful student connections and leadership growth.
What You’ll Do
Leven-Silberman Leadership Institute
- In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Hillels of Georgia senior leadership, determine vision, goals and outcomes for the Leven-Silberman Leadership Institute and its Fellowship Program.
- Craft the curriculum and programming for the Leven-Silberman Leadership Institute, as well as launch the inaugural cohort. Plan and staff at least two immersive leadership retreats per academic year.
- Serve as the direct staff and point of contact for the Leven-Silberman Leaderships Fellows.
- Plan and execute alumni and community engagement, including networking events and mentorships for student leaders.
Staff Supervision
- Supervise and mentor five full-time and one part-time campus directors, equipping them with the skills needed to succeed.
- Conduct weekly supervision of each staff member implementing performance tracking, supportive culture, and Jewish leadership into their work.
- Create annual performance plans for each supervisee, including mid and full-year performance reviews, weekly 1x1s, professional development plans, etc.
- Participate in ongoing Jewish learning and professional development.
Student Engagement
- Along with campus directors, directly advise and support our campus student leadership boards
- Build relationships! Form deeper connections through listening and empathy to learn more about students and their Jewish journeys.
- Identify and nurture emerging leaders in the Jewish community on our campuses, in collaboration with our campus teams, and create opportunities to develop their skills.
- Collaborate with senior staff and campus directors to craft and implement an annual plan for engagement, programming, and education.
- Empower student leaders by equipping them with the training, tools, and resources to create impactful programs while implementing a strategic, outcomes-driven leadership development curriculum for Hillels of Georgia.
Who You Are
- A passionate advocate for Jewish life with the ability to inspire and engage others.
- Experienced in student leadership development theory and practice
- Have supervisory experience, specifically able to identify strengths and areas of growth
- Skilled at networking and building meaningful relationships with a diverse range of people.
- Highly organized, able to multitask, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of meeting strict deadlines and managing important financial information.
- A strong leader with entrepreneurial energy and a proactive mindset.
- Committed to empowering students to create meaningful and personal Jewish experiences.
- Enthusiastic about collaborating and contributing as part of a large, dynamic staff team
What You’ll Bring to the Job
- A bachelor’s degree and at least 4-6 years in Jewish non-profit work, experiential, or higher education.
- Knowledge of what makes people tick - you can connect people’s passions and interests to Hillel’s mission.
- Comfort in managing teams as well as working independently and collaboratively.
- An entrepreneurial spirit - things may not always go according to plan, but you understand that ambiguity is part of developing great new opportunities.
- A commitment to pluralism and comfort with your Jewish identity so you may act as a role model and mentor for emerging Jewish adults.
- Demonstrated experience supervising a professional staff team.
- Comfort in managing teams as well as working independently and collaboratively.
- Experience developing staff through ongoing professional development and mentorship
What You’ll Receive
- Competitive compensation in the nonprofit marketplace. The range for this position is $100,000-$130,000.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Pension Plan, life insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Plan, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
- Outstanding supervision, professional development, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities
- Travel for professional conferences, continuing education, and immersive programs including travel to Israel and the Jewish world
- Eligible for Jewish Community Professional Tuition Grant - The JCP Tuition Grant Program is for eligible Jewish Community Professionals that provides up to half off tuition to any participating, eligible Jewish day school in Atlanta
About Hillels of Georgia
Hillels of Georgia, a regional Hillel system, serves as an umbrella organization partnering with college campuses to provide thousands of Jewish students with their Jewish home away from home. Our mission is to create vibrant Jewish life on every campus in Georgia. We do so by providing meaningful Jewish experiences to thousands of students on campuses across Georgia. Hillels of Georgia was founded in 2003 to engage and empower Jewish students to create vibrant and dynamic Jewish life on campuses across the state. Hillels of Georgia is a proud member of Hillel International and beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
Hillels of Georgia is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.
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.