Campus Director at Hillel at Kennesaw State University

<h1>Campus Director</h1> <h2>Hillel at Kennesaw State University, Hillels of Georgia</h2> <h2>Role Overview</h2> <p>Hillels of Georgia seeks a visionary, dynamic, and strategic leader with proven organizational skills to lead Hillel at Kennesaw State University. This role is responsible for building a vibrant and meaningful Jewish community at Kennesaw State University, a community that includes opportunities for learning, celebration, service, connection to Israel, and strong peer relationships. The Campus Director will intentionally engage students while also creating pathways for students to step into leadership and take ownership of Jewish life at KSU.</p> <p>This position requires a strong commitment to inclusion, pluralism, and creating a community where students feel genuinely welcomed and valued. The Campus Director will cultivate relationships not only with students, but with parents, alumni, community members/partners, and university stakeholders to strengthen the student experience and the broader support system around Hillel.</p> <p>In addition to engagement and leadership development, the Campus Director is responsible for the overall direction of the Hillel, including programming, operations, supervision of staff, and fundraising. This role requires someone who can hold both the day-to-day work and the bigger picture, ensuring that the Hillel continues to grow in a way that is thoughtful, sustainable, and rooted in student needs.</p> <h2>What You’ll Do</h2> <p><strong>Student Engagement and Community Building</strong></p> <ul> <li>Set and execute a bold vision for growing Jewish student engagement at KSU, with clear goals and measurable outcomes</li> <li>Build deep, meaningful relationships with students through relational engagement, meeting students where they are and helping them find their place in Jewish life</li> <li>Identify, reach, and engage students who are not yet connected to Hillel, with a focus on expanding the leadership pipeline</li> <li>Create a culture where students feel ownership over Jewish life on campus</li> <li>Build strong relationships with university partners, faculty, and student organizations</li> <li>Collaborate with Hillels of Georgia colleagues to support statewide initiatives and shared strategy</li> </ul> <p><strong>Innovation, Programming, and Leadership Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design and implement creative, relevant, and high-impact initiatives that reflect the interests and needs of today’s students</li> <li>Encourage experimentation in staff and students by piloting new ideas, testing approaches, and iterating quickly</li> <li>Recruit, mentor, and develop student leaders, with a focus on ownership, initiative, and leadership growth</li