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Title: Assistant Director of Jewish Life for Communications and Development

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday through Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Student Life

Department: Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life

Position Summary

Jewish Life at Elon University is currently seeking a creative, detailed, organized and welcoming Assistant Director of Jewish Life for Communications and Development, who will play an important part in the exciting growth of Jewish Life at Elon and serves as a key member of the Jewish Life team. This is a 40-hour, 12-month, Elon University, exempt position.

The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with excellent organizational skills and the ability to access, analyze, and present data and interact well with students, faculty, staff and Elon community members. Experience with digital storytelling, databases, and fundraising platforms is preferred. They will be an essential member of the Jewish Life team, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life staff, and the Division of Student Life at Elon.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Completed bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of post-bachelor’s experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication, social media savvy and program management skills.

Willing and able to staff and attend Jewish Life events, including Shabbat, other holidays and occasional nights and weekends.

Preferred Education and Experience

Completed master’s degree in a related field and 1-2 years of experience (including graduate assistant ships/apprenticeships) in communications, development and/or Jewish community work strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience with building and managing donor relations, managing data, fundraising and developing strategic fundraising plans.

Job Duties

• Create and Deliver Compelling Communications Curate a compelling stream of communications, including the Jewish Life weekly newsletter, for students, parents, alumni, and other stakeholders. Lead Jewish Life’s comprehensive marketing strategy. Oversee and contribute content to Jewish Life websites. Lead digital storytelling by creating and disseminating captivating messages via social media and online channels. Design digital graphics in multiple formats for internal and external communications. Write and distribute press releases and articles that celebrate accomplishments, Jewish traditions, and Jewish Life/Elon Hillel events. Oversee participation in Hillel International’s student engagement metrics database (HEART) and Measuring Excellence reporting. Prepare and manage grant proposals, assessments and reports for university partners, donors, foundations, other funders, and the Jewish Life Advisory Council. Mentor and train student leaders responsible for social media and communications for Jewish Life.
• Monitor, Achieve, and Exceed Fundraising Goals, with Senior Director of Jewish Life Implement the Jewish Life annual fundraising plan and ensure that it is on track to meet annual goals. Lead multimedia communications, outreach, planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns including the annual appeal, Elon Day, Giving Tuesday, Hillel Global Giving Week and Fill the Fridge Spearhead donor cultivation and recognition as well as impact reporting and evaluation. Build and sustain relationships with donors, including alumni, parents, community members, foundations, students, and university partners. Collaborate with Jewish Life Advisory Committee Chairs and manage committees. Manage Jewish Life fundraising reporting and data, in coordination with University Advancement. Design and present data for advisory board meetings. Partner on Jewish Life budgeting and grants.
• Serve as an engaged Elon team member, program leader, and mentor Oversee programs including Yom Hashoah Reading of the Names and Project LIFT (Leaders in Interfaith Team). Serve on the Elon Jewish Life and Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life teams and participate in weekly meetings Serve as a member of the Division of Student Life and related committees.
• Additional Responsibilities Support departmental strategic planning, goal setting, priority completion, evaluation and assessment, and data-driven decision making Support university events, including, but not limited to: Convocations, Commencement, Family Weekend, and events related to Admissions and/or New Student Orientation Serve on university, divisional, or departmental committees, task forces, and search committees Other related duties as assigned by Senior Director of Jewish Life.
• Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Complete Staff Application Form and provide Cover Letter and Resume