Doppelt Director of Engagement at Northwestern Hillel

About the role

The Doppelt Director of Engagement at Northwestern Hillel leads strategies for reaching Jewish students across campus, builds authentic relationships, and designs immersive experiences. Reporting to the Director of Student Life, this role supports students' exploration of Judaism and encourages their understanding of Jewish values.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and evaluate Hillel's overall vision and strategy for engaging Jewish students on campus, focusing on students not yet connected to Jewish life.
• Manage and analyze HEaRT (Hillel Engagement and Relationship Tracking) data and other engagement tracking systems; produce reports and analyses to guide organizational priorities and measure progress.
• Serve as the primary staff lead for Schmooze, Hillel's pre-orientation program welcoming incoming first-year students to campus.
• Oversee FYSH (First-Year Students of Hillel) and related peer ambassador initiatives.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for recurring engagement touchpoints such as Bagel Brunches and Free Coffee Fridays.
• Lead Hillel's Alternative Break program, including location selection, student leadership development, curriculum, marketing, recruitment, and post-experience engagement.
• Oversee the Engagement Intern program, including curriculum development, mentorship, and training.
• Supervise and advise student Outreach Chairs of the student board.
• Help plan and facilitate cohort learning and fellowship programming.
• Support students' Jewish growth through conversations, one-on-one relationships, and programming.
• Directly supervise the Engagement Associate and any student Engagement Interns, utilizing independent judgment in directing, assigning, and evaluating their work.
• Engage other members of the student-facing staff as active partners in the organization's overall engagement strategy.

Requirements

3-5 years of professional work experience; supervision experience preferred. Bachelor's degree. Strong entrepreneurial spirit. Effective communication skills across all platforms. Enthusiasm for building and sustaining relationships with a wide range of students. Commitment to using data to inform strategy and evaluate impact. Comfort with complexity and a pluralistic mindset. Willingness to admit what you don't know and excitement to learn in those areas. Commitment to being part of a staff culture that values candor, collaboration, and creativity. Excitement to continue developing your own relationship to Judaism.

Qualifications

Experience working with Jewish students and communities. Knowledge of Jewish texts, traditions, and practices. Ability to engage in thoughtful discussions about Jewish values and issues. Familiarity with Jewish educational models and pedagogies. Strong organizational and project management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong leadership and supervisory abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Familiarity with Jewish education and community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace ($55,000-65,000). 22 days of paid time off, 11 sick days, 8 paid federal holidays, up to 13 paid Jewish holidays, and 6 weeks paid parental leave. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) plan with match and a 403(b) plan. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities as part of the global Hillel movement. Reduced summer hours to accommodate for the fast pace of the academic year. Delicious event catering from our professional chef. Unlimited supply of purple Hillel swag.

Pay

$55,000 - $65,000

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with reduced summer hours. Office closes for the first week of July. Returns on July 8.