Jewish Student Life Coordinator

The Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan 

Role Overview

Make your mark on Jewish student life by joining the Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan as a  Jewish Student Life Coordinator. As a community builder, you’ll inspire students to be partners in  creating a vibrant and welcoming Jewish community on ten campuses statewide. You will drive Hillel forward by thinking big and implementing with excellence on a day to day basis. 

In this role, you will bring your contagious energy and creativity directly to the students, engaging one-on-one with previously uninvolved participants, supervising student boards and interns and  working directly with those students to create dynamic Jewish student life across the state of  Michigan. You will work with our team to create and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy to reach the estimated 1,500 Jewish students on our ten campuses. 

The Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan is a coalition of campus Hillels located throughout Michigan. HCAM is building dynamic and vibrant Jewish communities for students at Alma College, Albion College, Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, Kalamazoo College, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan  University, Saginaw Valley State University, and Western Michigan University. We prove that Jewish student life exists outside of a traditional Hillel building, providing nurturing environments for students to grow religiously, socially and ethically. We encourage a love for Israel and focus on creating an open and welcoming community for all Jews, with respect for other faiths and a broad understanding of what it means to be Jewish. 

What You’ll Do

• Develop one-on-one relationships with Jewish students by meeting them where they  live, work and/or study, utilizing creative methods to reach and connect them to  Jewish life. 
• Serve as an advisor for a number of our Hillels across Michigan.
• Supervise and mentor student leaders and support them in creating meaningful peer-to-peer engagement initiatives and programming.
• Collaborate with students and staff in planning and implementing a diverse range of programs, including Shabbat and holiday celebrations, social events, social justice initiatives, and Jewish learning opportunities.
• Identify, connect with, and engage students to provide access to impactful Jewish experiences and foster a sense of belonging.

On a day to day basis you will

• Lead and mentor student leaders: Plan and facilitate weekly virtual meetings with student boards, providing guidance, support, and supervision to foster their leadership development.
• Engage students in person: Travel to campuses 2–3 days per week for coffee chats, program participation, and relationship-building with students.
• Collaborate with the HCAM team: Meet weekly with colleagues to design and implement meaningful opportunities that help students connect, grow, and thrive in Jewish life.
• Create and share Social Media content: Develop engaging HCAM social media content to highlight programs, events, and student stories.
• Support student opportunities: Recruit and encourage students to participate in Birthright Israel trips and HCAM fellowship programs.

What You’ve Accomplished

• 0-3 years professional work experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• This is an in-person role location based in East Lansing, MI. Remote work is not available for this position.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit. Things may not always go according to plan and you must be willing to take risks and learn from your wins as well as your losses.
• Comfort working independently.
• Ability to collaborate and work with a team.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Confidence initiating and running programs, and comfort asking questions.
• This position requires regular operation of a motor vehicle to travel independently to campuses. A company vehicle will be provided for all required travel to campuses. Must hold a valid drivers license. 

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $44,000 - $46,000 
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and  Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time,  parental leave and a fully paid cell phone plan.  
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities 

About The Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan

The Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan is a coalition of campus Hillels located throughout Michigan.  HCAM is building dynamic and vibrant Jewish communities for students at Alma College, Albion  College, Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Grand Valley State University,  Kalamazoo College, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Saginaw  Valley State University, and Western Michigan University. 

All HCAM students are offered travel opportunities including Alternative Breaks and Birthright  Israel trips, volunteer programs, and the chance to participate in a variety of student leadership  conferences. 

Core Campuses 

HCAM serves five core campuses: Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Grand  Valley State University, Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University. Hillel staff meet with  student leaders to determine their vision for Jewish life on campus and work closely with those  leaders to make their vision a reality. Core campuses receive funding, staff supervision, and  leadership development opportunities. Hillel staff travel regularly to core campuses to participate in  programs, meet with leaders, and engage new and involved students. 

Affiliate Campuses 

Affiliate campuses include Alma College, Albion College, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, and Saginaw Valley State University. Affiliate campuses receive  funding and student leadership development similar to core campuses, and limited supervision is  provided when a group of students commit to taking ownership over their respective campus Hillel. 

To learn more about the HCAM program, visit www.h-cam.net

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.