Assistant Director at CU Boulder Hillel

Role Overview

Make your mark on Jewish student life by joining CU Boulder Hillel as our next Assistant Director. With more than 3,000 Jewish undergraduate students, CU Boulder is home to one of the largest and fastest-growing Jewish student populations in the country. As Assistant Director, you will help shape a vibrant, pluralistic Jewish experience that empowers students to connect, grow, and lead.

You will serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director, supervising the program team, strengthening campus and community partnerships, and ensuring that Hillel’s programs and operations run with excellence. This role is ideal for a creative, organized, relationship-centered professional who finds joy in mentoring emerging adults and building dynamic Jewish experiences.

What You’ll Do

Strategy and Vision

• Design and implement a strategic plan for student engagement, pluralistic Jewish education, Israel programming, and leadership development.
• Build and sustain partnerships across the University of Colorado Boulder and the local and national Jewish communities.
• Develop and oversee student leadership frameworks, including BuffBoard and student internship teams.

Program and Student Experience

• Oversee weekly, monthly, and annual programming, including Shabbat, holidays, retreats, immersive experiences, and Jewish learning.
• Serve as a Jewish educational resource, fostering curiosity, pluralism, and inclusive conversations about Jewish identity and Israel.
• Manage communications and marketing related to student programs.

Supervision and Staff Development

• Supervise the program team by providing coaching, accountability structures, and professional growth opportunities.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for program staff and student interns.
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and mission-aligned staff culture.

Operations, Data, and Budget

• Oversee program budgets, vendors, facilities coordination, and other operational needs related to programming.
• Administer the HEaRT (Salesforce) student engagement database and support student and family data entry into Little Green Light (LGL).
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on grant writing, reporting, and program-related funding.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Strong relationship-building skills and comfort working with emerging adults.

• Creativity, adaptability, and a commitment to pluralistic Jewish engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Warmth, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Interest in personal Jewish growth and modeling inclusive Jewish life.

What You’ve Accomplished

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in higher education, Jewish communal service, experiential education, or nonprofit leadership.
• Experience supervising staff or interns and supporting their growth.
• Proven success planning and executing programs and initiatives.
• Experience managing projects, building relationships, and working collaboratively across stakeholders.
• Familiarity with budgeting, operations, and organizational systems.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive nonprofit salary of $75,000–$90,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, vacation and sick time, parental leave, and professional development.
• Support from Hillel International and access to national trainings and leadership opportunities.
• Opportunities for immersive travel and Jewish experiences, as applicable.

About CU Boulder Hillel

CU Boulder Hillel is the vibrant, welcoming hub of Jewish life for more than 3,000 Jewish undergraduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder. We offer weekly Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, immersive travel experiences, Jewish learning, social justice initiatives, and student leadership programs. Our 2,000-square-foot building serves as a central home for community, connection, and creativity. We are an independent, innovative Hillel with deep partnerships on campus and throughout the Boulder/Denver Jewish community.

About Boulder

Nestled at the base of the iconic Flatirons, Boulder is consistently ranked one of the best places to live in the United States. With abundant outdoor recreation, a thriving arts and food scene, and a warm Jewish community, Boulder offers an exceptional quality of life. The city’s creative, curious energy aligns beautifully with Hillel’s mission to inspire students.

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 nearly 1,000 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.