Executive Director - Clemson Hillel

The role

The inaugural Executive Director will create the vision and strategy for the new Hillel at Clemson University. This person will build the organization from the ground up, secure financial sustainability, and engage Jewish students on campus.

What you will do

• Create a strategic vision and long-term plan for Hillel at Clemson.
• Establish infrastructure for Hillel to become a self-sustaining nonprofit.
• Lead financial resource development and cultivate stakeholders.
• Develop financial resources and policies for sustainability and independence.
• Identify, secure, and outfit appropriate rental space.
• Partner with University and Jewish community stakeholders to advocate for Jewish students.
• Connect Hillel at Clemson to the International Hillel movement.
• Organize pluralistic, diverse Jewish life on campus.
• Serve as a leader, convener, mentor, and advisor to student leaders.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of professional work experience
• Proven track record in fundraising
• Success with financial resource development, including annual campaigns, cultivation, stewardship, and major gift solicitation
• Experience with fiscal budgeting and financial forecasting
• Track record of developing and executing a strategic plan
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Robust storytelling skills
• Expertise in leading complex conversations about Judaism and Israel
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice to have

• Experience in management roles in the Jewish or secular nonprofit, higher education, or mission-driven organization world
• Master’s degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• Paid opportunities for professional development, peer engagement, mentoring, and skill-building
• Global conferences for personal and professional development throughout the U.S. and Israel
• Mentorship by a fellow Hillel Director
• Strategic support from a dedicated Campus Support Director
• Relocation assistance is available

About the company

Hillel at Clemson will serve more than 500 Jewish undergraduate and graduate students and is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world.