Role Overview
Are you passionate about building community, empowering others, and making a lasting impact? The Operations Director (OD) is a key leader at Hillel at Davis and Sacramento, working closely with the Executive Director (ED) to enhance Hillel’s programs, budget management, and overall administration. In this role, you’ll help shape a vibrant Jewish student experience by leading a dynamic team, developing strategic initiatives, and ensuring that Hillel remains a welcoming, inclusive, and pluralistic community. If you’re a problem-solver who thrives on collaboration and enjoys balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on operations, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and facilitate student programs in collaboration with programming staff, ensuring alignment with Hillel’s mission and goals.
- Oversee key events, including Tuesday Brunch and Shabbat Dinner, and coordinate logistics with staff and the head chef.
- Manage procurement, weekly program shopping, and security arrangements for large events.
- Identify grant opportunities, assist in grant reporting, and maintain strong relationships with funders.
- Supervise key staff, including the Office Administrator (OA) and Head Chef, and support overall human resources management, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
- Ensure smooth administrative operations, including payroll, timesheets, compliance with labor laws, and coordination with financial professionals.
- Oversee budget management, including QuickBooks, expense tracking, and financial planning with the ED and bookkeeper.
- Manage the Israel Fellow’s housing, vehicle, and phone, and oversee staff expense reimbursements and accounts payable.
- Serve as the primary contact for Hillel’s database, Little Green Light, and train staff on its management.
- Supervise office administration, vendor relations, and technology systems, including building security, equipment maintenance, and insurance policies.
Who You Are
- A creative, flexible, and passionate leader with a sense of humor.
- Committed to continuous personal and professional growth.
- A mentor who empowers students and professionals to reach their full potential.
- A strategic thinker who can prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Bring to the Job
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to hold team members accountable to high standards of performance and professionalism.
- Experience managing budgets, supervising staff, and overseeing operational logistics.
- Knowledge of QuickBooks and financial management.
What You’ll Receive
- Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $80,000-$90,000.
- Exceptional professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
- Independent and hands-on work in an exciting environment.
- A network of terrific colleagues from across the global Hillel movement.
- Travel opportunities, both domestically and internationally, multiple times per year.
About Hillel at Davis and Sacramento
Hillel at Davis and Sacramento serves over 3,000 students across six campuses, including UC Davis and CSU Sacramento. Established in 1965, we have grown from a small operation to a bustling hub of educational, cultural, social, and spiritual activities, housed in our beautiful 9,700 sq. ft. Sam Len Hillel House. We offer hundreds of programs annually, including popular Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and Israel education initiatives, all designed to provide students with a home away from home and a space to explore their Jewish identity.
Located in the heart of Northern California, our Hillel is just 20 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and within easy reach of major attractions like Lake Tahoe and San Francisco, offering staff the perfect balance of vibrant campus life and nearby outdoor and cultural experiences. If you are excited about creating impactful Jewish experiences, working in a supportive, dynamic environment, and helping students develop leadership skills, Hillel at Davis and Sacramento is the perfect place for you. As part of our team, you will help shape the Jewish future on campus, collaborate with staff and student leaders, and contribute to the growth of a thriving community known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of Jewish students.
Hillel at Davis and Sacramento is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.
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.