National Director of Jewish Campus Initiatives

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced director to lead and oversee national program initiatives that engage Jewish students across campuses worldwide. This role requires a visionary leader capable of translating long-term goals into actionable strategies, scaling impactful programs, and driving sustainable growth.

This opportunity is ideal for a dynamic, strategic director passionate about shaping the future of Jewish campus engagement. The right candidate balances big-picture vision with hands-on execution—developing initiatives that inspire students while fostering strong relationships with campus leaders.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership:

• Develop, oversee, and scale national programs that engage Jewish students, ensuring alignment with COCI's mission and goals.
• Collaborate with and foster relationships with Chabad House Directors to assess campus needs and adapt programming to enhance student engagement

Strategic Planning:

• Identify trends and opportunities to strengthen the programs to deliver to campus.
• Contribute to long-term planning to expand the impact and sustainability of programs.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Community Building:

• Serve as a central resource for Chabad House Directors, offering guidance and support for programming and recruitment to join programs.

Marketing:

• Develop a strategy alongside the marketing department to effectively recruit, engage, or promote programs.
• Work closely with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns.
• Implement effective marketing strategies to reach and engage the target audience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 -8 years of experience in program development, team management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in creating and scaling programs, particularly in educational or nonprofit settings.
• Strong understanding of Jewish life, heritage, and values, with a passion for engaging Jewish students.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing budgets and allocating resources effectively.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off schedule, including Jewish Holidays
• Paid training
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid parental and family leave
• Bereavement leave