Strategic Initiatives Associate at Columbia/Barnard Hillel

<h1>Strategic Initiatives Associate</h1> <h2>Columbia/Barnard Hillel</h2> <h2>Role Overview</h2> <p>Columbia/Barnard Hillel is seeking an organized, entrepreneurial professional to join our team in a role that sits at the intersection of student recruitment, external outreach, and organizational effectiveness. The Strategic Initiatives Associate will serve as the primary point of contact for prospective Jewish students and their families, building relationships long before students arrive on campus and ensuring that Hillel is part of their college journey from day one.</p> <p>In addition to leading Hillel’s high school engagement and recruitment efforts, this role will take on meaningful special projects in support of both the Student Life and Development departments. This is a position for someone who is comfortable moving between strategy and execution, thrives on variety, and wants to make a tangible impact on one of the most consequential Jewish institutions in North America.</p> <p>This position is in-person with some evening, weekend, and Jewish holiday responsibilities, as well as periodic travel.</p> <h2>What You'll Do</h2> <p><strong>High School Engagement &amp; Recruitment</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Board &amp; Student Committees: </strong>Staff and support a board committee and a student committee focused on high school engagement, coordinating agendas, follow-through, and strategic direction.</li> <li><strong>University Admissions Partnerships: </strong>Cultivate and manage working relationships with the Columbia University and Barnard College admissions departments, staying current on recruitment timelines and collaborating on shared outreach opportunities.</li> <li><strong>Prospective Student &amp; Family Communications: </strong>Manage ongoing communications with prospective students and their parents, high school administrators, and college guidance counselors. Produce and distribute a monthly newsletter and other outreach materials that position Columbia/Barnard Hillel as a central part of the campus Jewish experience. Maintain accurate records of outreach efforts and engagement activity to support recruitment tracking and assessment.</li> <li><strong>High School Visits: </strong>Travel to high schools across the country to represent Hillel, build relationships with students and educators, and generate excitement about Jewish life at Columbia and Barnard. Coordinate and facilitate visits by Hillel colleagues and current students as well.</li> <li><strong>Recruitment Metrics &amp; Reporting:</strong> Track recruitment activity and outcomes, maintain recruitment data, and assist in preparing reports that evaluate outreach effectiveness, matriculation trends, and student engagement outc