Executive Director at Hillel of North Texas

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Vision:
• Create strategies to expand the base of the Jewish student community to include a multiplicity of Jewish backgrounds and interests .
• Create an annual engagement strategy that centers students' relationships and interests in partnership with staff.
• Manage all the financials responsibly, operating within the approved budget, ensuring maximum resource utilization, and keeping the organization in a positive financial position.
• Work with the Board and other stakeholders to build a long-term vision for the organization, allowing flexibility and financial sustainability for future generations.
• Fundraising & Financial Management:
• Exhibit leadership around financial resource development and cultivate the stakeholders who will help you get there, including lay leaders, local community members, agencies.
• Develop Hillel of North Texas's financial resources to be on par with the institution's caliber, the Jewish community's size, and the strategic plan's needs.
• Develop and implement a robust, multi-faceted annual development plan, including stewardship of gifts and donor relations.
• Personally engage in fundraising with major donors and grant organizations while also cultivating new donors and developing additional revenue sources.
• Staff Supervision & Development:
• Supervise the full-time staff, who works directly with the Jewish student population at UNT.
• Inspire, develop, supervise, and mentor the professional staff and student volunteer team that deliver on a vision of pluralism, inclusivity, and student leadership development to deepen students' relationships with Jewish life, Jewish learning, and Israel.
• Establish a culture of professional development and growth.
• Stakeholder and External Relations:
• Serve as the Hillel of North Texas primary ambassador/spokesperson to the organization's constituents, the media, and the general public, engaging the community in the importance of Hillel's mission and purpose.
• Exhibit organizational and communal leadership by cultivating relationships with all stakeholders, including student and university leaders, Jewish community leaders, alumni, and parents.
• Understand Hillel's unique culture at both UNT and UTD and in the local Dallas community; find opportunities for partnership and connection locally and nationally, where these opportunities intersect with Hillel's priorities.
• Create a culture of shared responsibility and engagement among members of the board of directors and cultivate relationships with prospective board members who can provide generative and strategic leadership.
• Student Engagement:
• Build relationships with students from diverse backgrounds through meaningful conversations and create opportunities to participate in Jewish life on campus.
• Have your pulse on the changing needs of Jewish college students, Jewish identity development, and campus climate.
• Develop student leaders, coordinate student programming, and execute engagement strategies with student board members
• Establish a warm, welcoming community that promotes student involvement, leadership, and personal growth.
• Plan and implement engaging and interactive programs that make Hillel the "place to be" on campus for Jewish students.
• Work collaboratively to create programming with other religi

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Additional Information

Executive Director Hillel of North Texas Role Overview Take on the role of the next Executive Director of Hillel of North Texas, overseeing operations and student engagement for approximately 300 Jewish students at the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton and 200 Jewish students at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) in Richardson. In addition to our core work at UNT and UTD, Hillel of North Texas also engages Jewish students at several other campuses across the region, including Collin College and other nearby schools. The Executive Director is responsible for supervising the other full-time staff professional(s) and advising the UTD/Collin student board, while leading efforts to build an inclusive and vibrant Jewish community. This role focuses on creating diverse opportunities for students to connect with Jewish life, explore their identities, and build meaningful relationships throughout their college experience. In this position, you will implement strategic initiatives to ensure Hillel of North Texas maintains student engagement growth. Your focus will be on practical aspects, such as charting educational opportunities, fostering community, and securing financial resources for the organization's growth. As a key player, you'll be expected to demonstrate expertise in fundraising and relationship-building, expanding support partnerships within the campus communities of UNT and UTD and the broader Jewish community of greater Dallas. Success in this role requires a deep appreciation for the Jewish community, a commitment to student support, strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, adaptability, and the ability to secure financial resources.

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