Center Director, The Bud Shorstein Center For Jewish Studies

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, US
On-site
Strategic vision and leadership
Academic and programmatic leadership
Financial oversight and administration
The University of Florida is seeking a Center Director for the Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies, requiring a Ph.D. in Jewish Studies and a current faculty appointment. The role entails strategic leadership, administrative management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the Center's mission of student engagement and public service

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic vision, academic and programmatic leadership and expertise, financial oversight, and administrative, day-to-day supervision and management of the Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies.
  • The Director will work collaboratively among an array of on- and off-campus partners, including administrators, faculty, staff, and students to shape continued implementation of a shared strategic vision for the Center in line with the mission and vision: student engagement, public leadership, and public service in local, and international communities.
  • Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership for the Center, overseeing Center initiatives and programming, developing and maintaining partnerships, and coordinating communications and outreach related to Center initiatives.

Matching Summary

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The University of Florida is seeking a Center Director for the Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies, requiring a Ph.D. in Jewish Studies and a current faculty appointment. The role entails strategic leadership, administrative management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the Center's mission of student engagement and public service.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic vision and leadership
  • academic and programmatic leadership
  • financial oversight and administration
  • personnel supervision and management
  • develop and maintain partnerships
  • coordinate communications and outreach

Nice-to-have

  • demonstrated leadership in Jewish Studies
  • experience leading strategic planning
  • ability and willingness to fundraise
  • demonstrated success with students
  • excellent teaching and research

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. and related expertise in Jewish Studies
  • Current University of Florida faculty appointment

Work Rights

Current University of Florida faculty appointment

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