Posting Number:
0001612
Job Title:
Coordinator of Jewish Student Life
Department:
Campus Life
Position Status:
Part-Time
Position Type:
Regular
Months per Year:
10 Months
Work Hours:
20 hours a week
Start Date:
(For temporary positions only)
End Date:
(For temporary positions only)
Position Band/Level:
130 = SS16
Tenure Track Status:
Job Summary:
The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) at Skidmore College invites applications for a half-time, ten-month Coordinator of Jewish Student Life. Primary responsibilities will include the planning, implementation, and assessment of annual goals that enhance Jewish student life on campus; advising relevant student groups including Skidmore Hillel; and managing collaborations with other offices and groups including the Office of Student Diversity Programs, Dining Services, the Office of the Dean of Special Programs, and local Jewish congregations. The advising responsibilities require a background in Jewish learning and/or religious leadership. Jewish student life at Skidmore encompasses a wide range of religious and cultural expressions and the Coordinator will be expected to welcome and navigate differing views on observance, politics, and tradition. The Coordinator will support programming that provides opportunities for students and the wider Skidmore community to learn about and participate in Jewish life and cross-cultural engagement. Such programming ranges from weekly Shabbat dinners to hosting discussions with visiting scholars.
This position entails a balance of administration, communications, education, and leadership development. Ideal candidates will have experience and skills in each of these areas as well as interest in and experience with young adult populations and multi-faith and secular settings. Depending on time, qualifications, and interest the Coordinator may also contribute to the ORSL's broader work in interfaith collaboration, promotion of multi-faith literacy, pastoral care and counseling, and social justice initiatives. The Coordinator of Jewish Student Life will be supervised by the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life.
The schedule, though generally flexible, will require some meetings and events during our regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30) and some weekend and evening programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree, with educational background in Jewish religion and culture and significant experience with program coordination, including event planning and independent project leadership. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideal candidates for the position will have significant training in Jewish studies, education, and/or religious leadership as well as experience working with youth and young adults in leadership development and spiritual contexts. Religious ordination is not required, but applications are welcome from candidates with religious training and leadership experience, including rabbis or those in rabbinical training.
Physical Demands:
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
List of Three References
Optional Applicant Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume and list of three references to include name, title, company, email address and telephone number.
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Pay Range:
$18.00 - $19.50 per hour commensurate with experience
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Skidmore College
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Document ID: AB313-3UEZ Posted on: 2017-10-0910/09/2017 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
2017-11-08