Executive Director - Cleveland Hillel

• →Lead with big-picture thinking and work collaboratively with the Board and other stakeholders to build and communicate an inspiring and sustainable long-term vision.
• →Partner with the board to identify priorities and design a multi-year plan to grow Cleveland  Hillel's visibility, funding, and impact.
• →Guide staff in creating an annual student engagement strategy that centers on student interests and needs, empowering student leadership while broadening and deepening involvement across diverse Jewish backgrounds in line with Hillel's values.

• Build and sustain a culture of philanthropy through strategic outreach, authentic stewardship, and clear communication of organizational vision, mission, and impact.
• Steward the Oberlin College $1M capital campaign through completion, in partnership with the lay leadership and a contracted project manager, 
• Continue to cultivate long-term major donor relationships, while diversifying and expanding revenue sources through strategic and consistent outreach with strong follow-through.

• Work closely with the Board Treasurer to ensure the timely and accurate reporting of finances and the ongoing assessment and adherence to the budget.
• Collaborate with Cleveland  Hillel board members, Hillel International, and other stakeholders to maintain and strengthen the organization's finances and governance.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with a broad group of stakeholders, including student and university leaders, Jewish and other community organizations in Cleveland and beyond, such as the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Hillel International, and alumni, parents, and grandparents across the country.
• Strengthen relationships with campus administrators and student government bodies, advocating for Jewish students with courage, respect, and clarity.
• Provide expertise on the evolving needs and challenges of Jewish college and graduate students and on-campus climate in Cleveland and northeast Ohio.

• Understand the diverse needs of Jewish students across different campuses and ensure all programming aligns with the overall engagement strategy.
• Build relationships with students from diverse backgrounds through meaningful conversations and create opportunities to participate in Jewish life on campus.
• Ensure each Hillel provides a safe space and programming opportunities for "all kinds of Jewish" students to feel at home, while addressing antisemitism and anti-Israel activities on campus.

• Effectively manage a complex network of campuses and Jewish programming with appropriate resources, clear communication, and responsiveness.
• Understand the different methods and resources available at each campus for reporting legal/bias incidents and inform students about these resources, providing support, assistance, and advocacy as needed.

• Cultivate relationships with current, past, and prospective board members, utilizing them as thought partners and building on the culture of excellence in governance and volunteer management.
• Staff monthly Board Meetings and quarterly Executive Committee meetings (in person or via video conferencing) and present comprehensive status updates, including programming, budget tracking, and student engagement metrics in partnership with the Board Chair.
• Staff  Board Committee meetings in partnership with the committee chairs, and seek out development opportunities for Board Members to strengthen their commitment and enhance relevant skills.
• Partner with and seek advice from Board members or the Board Chair on key decisions throughout the year.
• Create opportunities for board members to engage with students informally and formally.

• Enhance Hillel's visibility, brand, and reputation on our campuses, in the Jewish community, and in the greater northeast Ohio area, with parents and alumni and beyond.
• Generate a steady stream of multimedia communications to maximize student engagement in programming and demonstrate organizational value to community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Hillel International for press releases/interviews/public statements when needed.
• Serve as Cleveland Hillel's primary spokesperson, particularly in crisis situations, representing Hillel and the students with calm clarity, leadership, and courage.

• Inspire, mentor, develop, and supervise a professional staff team of six full-time and four part-time staff who deliver on a vision of pluralism, inclusivity, and leadership development to deepen students' relationships with Jewish life,  learning, and Israel.
• Manage the relationship of outsourced work with various partners.
• Oversee staff with clarity, kindness, respect, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring a positive work environment and a culture of trust, safety, belonging, and growth.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of any new employees.

In this role, the Executive Director will focus their support primarily on the flagship campuses of CWRU and Oberlin College, requiring on-the-ground support for both campuses. Presence and travel to the other campuses served by Cleveland Hillel to be determined as needed.  The Executive Director will make the Cleveland, Ohio area their permanent residence in order to provide leadership and support to our primary Hillel building/offices and to build and strengthen the core stakeholder relationships in the Cleveland community. 

• Minimum of eight years of professional experience, with at least three years in a leadership role in a Jewish or secular nonprofit, higher education, or related organization.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven success in strategic planning, team management, financial resource development, including major gifts, stakeholder relations, and inspiring pluralistic Jewish life.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, willingness to take risks, and the ability to learn from experiences.
• Ability to create a space for diverse perspectives and l voices
• Creative innovation and inspiring presence.
• Proactive communication and collaboration across offices, stakeholders, and agencies.
• Expertise in leading conversations about Judaism and Israel in an approachable way.
• Appreciation and passion for working with college-age students and stakeholders in a university setting.
• A joyful spirit and enthusiasm for building community.

• A competitive nonprofit salary with a range of $145,000 to $160,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation assistance is available.
• Support from Hillel International’s Campus Support Director.
• 100% paid professional development opportunities, including conferences and regional meetings.
• 100% paid travel regionally and abroad, as needed

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 more than 550 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. 

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.