Assistant Director of Jewish Studies

Gratz College | Jenkintown, PA, United States

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Posted Date 7/05/2025
Description

Job Title: Assistant Director of Jewish Studies

Supervisor: Director of Jewish Studies

Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Location: In-person and Remote, Philadelphia area

About Gratz College:
Founded in 1895, Gratz College was the first independent Jewish school of higher learning in North America and a leader in online-based twenty-first century advanced education. In concert with its evergreen mission to support Jewish wisdom and education, Gratz College, located in Melrose Park, PA, operates the world’s largest Holocaust and Genocide Studies program, a robust Education department, and innovative graduate pathways in Jewish Studies.

Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Jewish Studies supports all facets of Gratz College’s Jewish Studies programs. Jewish Studies programs includes Jewish Studies (MA and PhD), Jewish Professional Studies, and associated public education. This includes (a) recruitment, admissions, and enrollment processes; (b) academic and curricular administrative support for current students and faculty; and (c) administrative and program coordination with other Gratz staff members and faculty. This position focuses on increasing enrollment and supporting a culture of excellence with the Jewish Studies programs. 

 Responsibilities:

 Admissions and Recruitment

  • Manage recruitment and admissions for the Jewish Studies programs
  • Collaborate with the Enrollment Management team and attend weekly Office of Enrollment Management (OEM) meetings to create and implement recruitment strategies, as well as to promote the Jewish Studies programs
  • Provide guidance and support to prospective students during the application and enrollment process
  • Perform other duties related to admissions and recruitment as assigned

 Program Support

  • Support Director of Jewish Studies and other faculty in student advising and program planning for current students
  • Coordinate with Registrar’s Office and Dean’s Office on coursework, registration matters, and academic policies
  • In coordination with other staff members, support programs on behalf of Jewish Studies

 Administrative

  • Oversee invoice and payment paperwork for Jewish Studies programs
  • Monitor and analyze enrollment trends to identify areas for growth and improvement
  • Assist with building content for newsletters, communications, and flyers related to the Jewish Studies department
  • Support assessment data collection pertaining to Jewish Studies learning outcomes
  • Utilize Blackbaud to support an efficient admissions process

 Teaching and Advisement

  • Applicants with an advanced degree in Jewish Studies or a related field will have opportunities for teaching and research advisement

 Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Jewish Studies or a related field; Doctoral degree preferred. Work experience may be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.
  • 3+ years of experience in academic administration, education, and/or admissions work.
  • Strong interpersonal and formal writing skills
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite and general administrative skills
  • Experiences with databases (e.g. Blackbaud or Salesforce) or CRMs preferred

 Gratz offers a competitive benefits package including tuition remission for employees and immediate family members.

To apply, candidates will provide a resume, cover letter summarizing experience and indicating reasons for interest in this position, and contact information for two letters of reference. Applications may be submitted to [email protected]. Please use the subject line "Assistant Director of Jewish Studies". 

Gratz College is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. For questions about the position or to submit an application, please contact [email protected]

Duration
Full Time
Categories
Administrative Support | Adult Education | Assistant | Assistant Director | Education - Other | Jewish Studies Director
Organization Type
Education & Schools | University
Benefits
Retirement Plans | Dental | Leave Early for Shabbat | Life Insurance | Medical Insurance | Paid Holidays | Paid Vacation | Parental Leave | Sick Days | Mass Transit | Vision
Job Location
US
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