UMass Hillel is a dynamic non-profit organization that serves as the vibrant center of Jewish communal life on the UMass Amherst campus, engaging over 1600 students annually while collaborating with a wide range of campus partners. Our mission is to empower students through the vitality of Jewish life to cultivate healthy, purposeful lives and relationships that better our community and world. UMass Hillel supports a diverse and growing Jewish community, with nine Jewish student groups, a passionate staff team of ten, and a diverse range of social, cultural, religious, and intercommunal programs. UMass Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International as part of a wonderful international network of Hillels.
As Managing Director, you will help UMass Hillel achieve a new level of operational excellence and fulfillment of our mission at a time when students and other stakeholders are turning to Hillel for community, support and leadership in unprecedented numbers. This new senior leadership position is a tremendous opportunity for the right candidate to help shape an evolving organization and have a meaningful impact working with a great staff team amidst a vibrant student community. This is a full-time on-site position in a flexible work environment.
The Managing Director will assume significant responsibility for the internal management of the organization, partnering with the Executive Director to implement UMass Hillel’s strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will have proven success in a leadership role within non-profit management, with the breadth and depth of experience and skillsets to serve in a broad leadership role akin to a Chief of Staff while also taking direct responsibility for several key areas of business management. The ability to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, campus partners and other stakeholders is vital for this role. The Managing Director will align the work of staff with strategic priorities, improving planning, collaboration, and communication within the organization, and will oversee HR, program execution, financial management, and grants management.
In this role, you will report to the Executive Director, supervise multiple staff including the Facilities and Operations Manager and Director of Student Life, and be a strategic thought partner with the Executive Director, Director of Advancement, and UMass Hillel Board of Directors.
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.