Make your mark on Jewish student life by joining Towson University Hillel as the IACT Coordinator. IACT Campus Program - IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) is an initiative that builds on the success of Taglit–Birthright Israel by providing support and inspiration to students before and after their trip.
The IACT Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting students to participate in Birthright Israel trips each Winter and Summer and recruiting for other Israel immersion programs such as Onward Israel and Masa. The IACT Coordinator will work with students prior to their departure and upon their return from their Israel experiences, developing one-on-one relationships to engage students in Jewish life on campus, helping them to find ways to be involved as leaders and participants Jewish and Israel programming and groups. The IACT Coordinator will be excited to engage students in Israel and Jewish conversations and will have a passion for utilizing Jewish identity and connection to Israel as a framework for shaping meaning, value, and purpose in the lives of emerging adults with the hope that students obtain an enduring connection to Israel.
The IACT Coordinator for Israel & Jewish Student Life will possess contagious Jewish passion, entrepreneurial energy, strong leadership, and networking skills. They, along with the rest of the Hillel staff, will innovate, grow, and experiment with models of Jewish experience, community, prayer, and service that will influence the future of American Judaism.
Towson University is the fastest growing university in Maryland, and our Jewish population of ~2,000 Jewish students (~10% of the student population) reflects that growth. We are well-situated within the greater Jewish community of Baltimore, which is tight-knit, well-resourced, and very welcoming. Our suburban campus is located eight miles north of Baltimore, and about an hour drive from Washington, DC.
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 more than 550 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.