Join our Professional Team

San Francisco Hillel is proud to be the only Hillel in our dynamic, world-class city. Our lean organizational structure serves active chapters at SF State, University of San Francisco, UC Hastings College of the Law, and UC San Francisco, and our diverse undergraduate and graduate students experience unique learning environments and represent the multi-faceted future of Jewish identities. They’re attracted to our Hillel’s culture of authenticity and inclusion, and relate to our innovative mindset. For many, this is their first Jewish community, ever. Our staff and board love being able to introduce and deepen their connection and expand their horizons. San Francisco Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. SF Hillel 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, values and learning, and to develop a thoughtful, meaningful connection to Israel.

Open Positions:
Assistant Director of SF Hillel

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.
Responsibilities
  • 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
Benefits
  • $70,000 to $75,000 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