Executive Director - Clemson Hillel

The posting, as Hillel International wrote it

Are you an entrepreneurial leader ready to create the newest Hillel in North America? As the inaugural Executive Director of Hillel at Clemson University , you will be the driving force behind creating a dynamic home for Jewish life that inspires students to explore and experience a vibrant Jewish community on campus. Utilizing an innovative approach and a go-getter attitude, you will craft the vision and build the strategy for engaging all Jewish students, establish a strong campus and community presence, develop key resources, and strengthen vital ties between Hillel, the University, and the local community. You will excel in this pivotal role if you are a builder with a start-up mindset who loves launching organizations from the ground up —setting long-term strategic vision, securing financial sustainability, and empowering students to take genuine ownership of Jewish life.

What you’ll do

Strategy & Vision

• Create a strategic vision in year one and lead the drive for a long-term plan for Hillel at Clemson.
• Establish the necessary infrastructure for Hillel at Clemson to become a self-sustaining and top-notch nonprofit organization.

Fundraising & Financial Management

• Exhibit leadership around financial resource development and cultivate the stakeholders who will help you get there, including lay leaders, Clemson community members, and local agencies.
• Develop Hillel’s financial resources to establish financial sustainability in accordance with the size of the Jewish community and the needs of the strategic plan.
• Develop policies and procedures that ensure sound financial practice and financial independence.
• Identify, secure, and outfit appropriate rental space to be utilized for Hillel’s needs.

Stakeholder & External Relations

• As the primary Hillel professional for Clemson, understand the unique culture of campus and find opportunities for partnership and connection where they intersect with Hillel’s priorities.
• Work with University partners, Jewish community partners, and key stakeholders to educate and advocate for the needs and interests of Jewish college students in today’s world.
• Connect Hillel at Clemson to the International Hillel movement and other national initiatives and programs.

Student Engagement

• Inspire and organize pluralistic, diverse Jewish life on campus, creating strategies to expand the base of the Jewish student community to include a multiplicity of Jewish backgrounds and interests.
• Act as a leader and convener of the community every day, during times of celebration and during times of challenge.
• Serve as a trusted mentor and advisor to student leaders, empowering them to design and lead programming that reflects their own passions, build their leadership skills, and take genuine ownership of Jewish life on campus.

What You’ll Bring

• Professional Experience: 5+ years of professional work experience, including a proven track record in fundraising. Experience in management role

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lcoming atmosphere, with a lively main street and a steady flow of cultural and athletic events. The surrounding Upstate region is known for its rolling foothills and easy access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, boating, and a short distance to the Blue Ridge Mountains, which can be seen from campus.

Although the town of Clemson is small, it is only 40 minutes from Greenville, ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #4 city in the United States to live in and the #3 top small city by Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards. Greenville offers vibrant Jewish life, myriad cultural activities, and some of the most exciting employment opportunities in the Sun Belt.

Applications & Nominations

Don’t check off all the boxes or meet every single requirement? We have learned that potential candidates hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every requirement. Hillel is dedicated to inclusivity and to valuing diversity and equity in the workplace. If this opportunity excites you but your background may not be a perfect match, we still encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Jennifer Sosnow, Director of Executive Talent, Hillel International, at jsosnow@hillel.org
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.