Student Engagement & Advocacy Manager at University of Arizona Hillel

University of Arizona Hillel is seeking a Student Engagement & Advocacy Manager to help lead and grow Jewish student life at one of the largest campuses in the country.

This role combines relationship-based engagement, student leadership development, and advocacy. You will build meaningful relationships with students, mentor emerging leaders, help students navigate challenges facing Jewish life on campus, and create opportunities for them to connect with Judaism, community, Israel, and one another.

The ideal candidate is a natural connector, confident leader, and strong communicator who is energized by working directly with students and helping them turn ideas into action.

• Build meaningful relationships with Jewish students across campus
• Develop strategies to engage students who are not yet connected to Hillel
• Mentor student leaders and support leadership development initiatives
• Supervise Engagement Associates and help guide engagement efforts

• Lead and support Shabbat, holiday, social, leadership, and Israel-focused programs
• Partner with students to create experiences that are relevant, welcoming, and impactful
• Support Birthright Israel recruitment, staffing, and post-trip engagement

• Champion student advocacy initiatives and Jewish pride on campus
• Support students navigating antisemitism and campus climate challenges
• Advise student advocacy and Israel-focused leadership groups
• Build relationships with university partners, student organizations, and community stakeholders
• Help plan and implement advocacy and educational initiatives throughout the year

• Track engagement outcomes and help evaluate impact
• Contribute to organizational strategy and goal setting
• Foster a collaborative, student-centered team culture

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of professional experience in student engagement, Jewish communal work, education, advocacy, campus life, or a related field
• Strong relationship-building and leadership skills
• Ability to mentor students and manage multiple priorities
• Passion for Jewish life, Israel engagement, leadership development, and community building
• Sound judgment, initiative, and a collaborative spirit
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and Jewish holidays
• Experience in advocacy, Greek life, student leadership, athletics, or highly social campus environments is a plus

• Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement
• Generous paid time off, including Jewish holidays
• Professional development, mentoring, and access to the Hillel International network
• Travel opportunities, including Birthright Israel staffing and national conferences
• A fun, social, and collaborative team environment

University of Arizona Hillel is a strong, student-centered organization serving a large and diverse Jewish population. We prioritize relationship-based engagement, leadership development, advocacy, and creating a space where students from all backgrounds feel welcome.

Located in Tucson, U of A offers the energy of a major university with the lifestyle of the Southwest, 300-plus days of sunshine, strong campus spirit, a thriving Greek system, and endless opportunities for outdoor and social life.

University of Arizona Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.

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.