Chief Program Officer at Schilit Hillel at University of Florida

The role

The Chief Program Officer will design and execute engagement strategies to expand Hillel's reach at the University of Florida. You will lead a team of professionals and develop student leadership through community building, Jewish learning, and Israel education.

What you will do

• Design and execute an engagement strategy to expand Hillel's reach within the UF community.
• Develop student leadership through community building, Jewish learning, Shabbat, social justice, and Israel education.
• Supervise, mentor, and support 6 full-time professionals.
• Develop intentional relationships with students to strengthen Jewish identity.
• Oversee a data-driven student engagement strategy.
• Act as a thought partner with the Executive Director, senior staff, and campus partners.
• Design and implement curriculum for cohort fellowships.
• Guide Israel education, engagement, and advocacy efforts, including Israel travel programs.
• Lead weekly staff meetings and plan quarterly retreats.
• Manage the hiring and training of program and engagement professionals.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years in Jewish, experiential, or higher education.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Excellent supervision skills and ability to coach others.
• Experience hiring and managing a team.
• Success creating structures and opportunities that assist and empower students.
• Developed and/or implemented a strategic plan, including reporting and tracking data.
• Record of accomplishment managing multiple projects.
• Comfort in managing teams and working independently or collaboratively.
• Commitment to pluralism and comfort with your Jewish identity.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Attention to detail while managing multiple on-going projects.

Nice to have

• Masters degree
• Experience as a professional in a Jewish nonprofit organization

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances
• Flexible Spending accounts
• Generous vacation/sick time
• Parental leave
• Professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities

About the company

Schilit Hillel at University of Florida provides Jewish students with community and connection through a relationship-focused approach. It is affiliated with Hillel International.