Assistant Director of Jewish Life for Communications and Development

Role Overview

Jewish Life at Elon University is currently seeking a creative, detailed, organized and welcoming Assistant Director, Communications and Development, who will play an important part in the exciting growth of Jewish Life at Elon and serves as a key member of the Jewish Life team. This is a 40-hour, 12-month, Elon University, exempt position.

The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with excellent organizational skills and the ability to access, analyze, and present data and interact well with students, faculty, staff and Elon community members. Experience with digital storytelling, databases, and fundraising platforms is preferred. They will be an essential member of the Jewish Life team, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life staff, and the Division of Student Life at Elon.

What You’ll Do

• Achieve and Exceed Fundraising Goals Implement the Jewish Life annual fundraising plan and ensure that it is on track to meet annual goals. Lead multimedia communications, outreach, planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns including the annual appeal, Elon Day, Giving Tuesday and Hillel Global Giving Week and Fill the Fridge Spearhead donor cultivation and recognition as well as impact reporting and evaluation. Build and sustain relationships with donors, including alumni, parents, community members, foundations, students, and university partners. Collaborate with Jewish Life Advisory Committee Chairs and manage committees. Manage Jewish Life fundraising reporting and data, in coordination with University Advancement. Design and present data for advisory board meetings. Partner on Jewish Life budgeting and grants. 
• Create and Deliver Compelling Communications Curate a compelling stream of communications, including the Jewish Life weekly newsletter, for students, parents, alumni, and other stakeholders. Lead Jewish Life’s comprehensive marketing strategy. Oversee and contribute content to Jewish Life websites. Lead digital storytelling by creating and disseminating captivating messages via social media and online channels. Design digital graphics in multiple formats for internal and external communications. Write and distribute press releases and articles that celebrate accomplishments, Jewish traditions and Jewish Life/Elon Hillel events. Oversee participation in Hillel International’s student engagement metrics database (HEART) and Measuring Excellence reporting. Prepare and manage grant proposals, assessments and reports for university partners, donors, foundations, other funders, and the Jewish Life Advisory Council.
• Serve as an engaged Elon team member, program leader, and mentor Mentor and train student board members responsible for social media and communications for Elon Hillel. Oversee programs including Yom Hashoah Reading of the Names and Project LIFT (Leaders in Interfaith Team). Serve on the Elon Jewish Life and Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life teams and participate in weekly meetings Serve as a member of the Division of Student Life and related committees.
• Additional Responsibilities Support departmental strategic planning, goal setting, priority completion, evaluation and assessment, and data-driven decision making Support university events, including, but not limited to: Convocations, Commencement, Family Weekend, and events related to Admissions and/or New Student Orientation Serve on university, divisional, or departmental committees, task forces, and search committees Other related duties as assigned by Director of Jewish Life

What You’ve Accomplished

• Completed bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of post-bachelor’s experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, social media savvy and program management skills.
• Willing and able to staff and attend Jewish Life events, including Shabbat, other holidays and occasional nights and weekends.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Completed master’s degree in a related field and 1-2 years of experience (including graduate assistant ships/apprenticeships) in communications, development and/or Jewish community work strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with building and managing donor relations, managing data, fundraising and developing strategic fundraising plans.

What You’ll Receive

• Elon is located in the charming college town of Elon, NC and is a draw for students from across the country. The school is nationally recognized for being student-centered and providing students with transformational enrichment opportunities. Jewish Life at Elon, an essential part of Elon’s vision, has grown over the past ten years from 50 to 750 self-identified Jewish students who represent at least 14% of the student body. Elon University is one of two schools in the nation to have received an A rating on the ADL scorecard for two consecutive years. This measure is a reflection of the University’s support, collaboration with and investment in Jewish Life.
• What you’ll gain from working with us:
• A competitive salary and a comprehensive and a very generous benefits and retirement package.
• Many Elon perks including free and easy parking, access to Elon’s delicious dining, library resources delivered to your office, a state of the art fitness facility, free tickets to Elon’s world renowned performing arts programs and so much more!
• Amazing professional development and international and domestic travel opportunities from Elon and Hillel International, as well as mentoring and skill building opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a wonderful, supportive team and community with incredible students, families, staff, and faculty.
• Elon is proud to have been named to the list of Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs each of the past five years. For additional information about working with the Division of Student Life, visit: https://www.elon.edu/u/administration/student-life/about/work-with-us/