Managing Director At Hillel At The University Of Wisconsin

Hillel BC

Madison, United States
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Strategic leadership and vision
Team supervision and professional development
Student engagement and leadership development
** Hillel at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Managing Director to lead and enhance Jewish life on campus. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Jewish culture, and experience in nonprofit or educational settings. **

Job Summary

  • Lead the development and execution of Hillel’s overall programmatic and engagement strategy for Jewish life at UW–Madison, grounded in an engagement-first philosophy that values breadth, depth, and belonging.
  • Supervise, coach, and inspire the program and engagement staff team, establishing clear expectations and systems that promote accountability, creativity, and excellence.
  • Serve as Hillel’s senior representative for student life and campus relations, building trusted partnerships with university administration, faculty, student organizations, and Jewish communal leaders.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Hillel at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Managing Director to lead and enhance Jewish life on campus. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Jewish culture, and experience in nonprofit or educational settings. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic leadership and vision
  • Team supervision and professional development
  • Student engagement and leadership development
  • Technology, communications, and systems oversight
  • Campus and community partnerships
  • Organizational stewardship and budget management

Nice-to-have

  • Relational leader with students
  • Energized by campus life
  • Fosters collaboration, creativity, and joy

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of leadership experience
  • Proven leadership in Jewish, nonprofit, or educational settings
  • Skilled in building teams and coaching staff
  • Fluent in Jewish culture, learning, and community life
  • Technologically confident (CRM, digital communication)
  • Experience working evenings, weekends, and holidays

Work Rights

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