We’re Hiring: Assistant Director, KU Hillel

📍 Lawrence, KS | $70,000–$80,000 + comprehensive benefits

Make your mark on Jewish student life at a flagship public university serving 1,000+ Jewish students.

KU Hillel at the University of Kansas is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven professional to serve as our next Assistant Director. This senior leadership role offers meaningful ownership over strategy, student engagement, team supervision, and program operations in a thriving campus community.

What You'll Do:

• Shape and drive student engagement strategy in partnership with the Executive Director

• Mentor and supervise a team of 2–3 staff members and 8–10 student interns

• Champion Jewish learning and pluralistic community building

• Oversee communications, marketing, and program implementation

• Manage a six-figure program budget and contribute to grants and partnerships

Who You Are:

• A relationship-builder who connects easily with students and stakeholders

• An experienced mentor and facilitator of emerging leaders

• Organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing strategy with execution

• Committed to pluralism and engaging meaningfully with Jewish life and community

What We Offer:

• Salary range: $70,000–$80,000

• Additional support for cell phone, transportation, and moving expenses

• Comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, generous PTO, parental leave)

• Professional development, mentoring, and national Hillel network access

• Travel opportunities and strong campus/community partnerships

This role is primarily in-person in Lawrence, KS, with limited remote flexibility during the academic year. Many staff choose to live in nearby Kansas City. If you’re excited to help shape the Jewish journeys of college students and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hillel/jobs/4692167005

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