Student Life Associate at UMass Hillel

The role

The Student Life Associate builds one-on-one relationships with students of diverse Jewish backgrounds. This role involves creating inclusive environments, advising student groups, and executing programming using the Hillel garden and commercial kitchen.

What you will do

• Build meaningful one-on-one relationships with students across a wide range of Jewish backgrounds and identities
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all students
• Enhance students college experience using the Hillel garden and commercial kitchen
• Meet students across campus, through student organizations, and at campus events
• Partner with student leaders to create and execute programming
• Advise student groups to create impactful, mission-driven programming
• Collaborate with staff colleagues and campus partners
• Track student interactions and program participation using Hillel engagement systems
• Contribute to team planning, reflection, and assessment

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Relational approach
• Strong project management skills
• Flexibility and a growth mindset
• Welcoming instincts
• Strong organization skills
• Creativity, initiative, and emotional intelligence
• Comfort working a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and Jewish holidays

Nice to have

• Recent graduates and early-career professionals (0–3 years)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurances
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Parental leave
• Mentoring, career coaching, and professional development
• A network of colleagues across the Hillel movement
• Travel opportunities, including potential trips to Israel

About the company

UMass Hillel empowers students through the vitality of Jewish life to cultivate purposeful, healthy lives and relationships. It is affiliated with Hillel International.