Casual Staff - Office of the President

Position Summary

A Casual Staff member for the Office of the President may act as a Writer, Scheduler, and Social Media support.

Position Responsibilities

• Project-based communications support
• Responsible for drafting materials, op-eds, articles, and speeches for the Office of the President
• Transcribe notes from speeches and develop articles as directed
• Experience with different styles of writing, including speeches, intellectual articles, scholarly Jewish articles, business, and donor communications
• Able to manage a project from start to finish, including setting up a timeline, incorporating edits, and proofing final materials for submission
• Able to collaborate on projects, responsive to feedback, and demonstrate ability to incorporate feedback in a timely manner
• Demonstrates ability to manage deadlines and proactively communicate with others to ensure projects are on time and on track

Experience & Education Background

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, or journalism
• 5 to 7 years of professional work experience in writing, communications, or a related field
• Superior writing, editing, and proofreading experience
• Experience working on tight deadlines and presenting quality drafts
• Experience writing for different audiences (internal, external, published articles)

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Demonstrated ability to assimilate complex information, understand multifaceted concepts, and translate these into compelling prose
• Ability to maintain a trusted, confidential, and professional relationship with the University and external constituents
• Sensitivity to confidential information

About Us

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary Range

$22.00 - $55.00 per hour