What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hillel Advisor position at Maryville University of Saint Louis?
Inspire and empower Jewish life on our campus! As a part-time Hillel Advisor, you’ll engage students, facilitate meaningful Jewish experiences, and foster connections within our diverse campus community. This flexible stipend role is ideal for graduate students or early-career professionals from nearby institutions who want to make a difference while pursuing their studies or other work.
Responsibilities
Your work will help students explore Jewish identity, celebrate heritage, and create a welcoming, lasting community on campus. You will be a catalyst for awareness of Jewish traditions and values.
Additional Applicant Information
Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
Responsibilities
- Student Leadership: Recruit and mentor student leaders to create a Hillel Student Association.
- Event Planning: Organize religious, cultural, and social events such as Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and interfaith programs.
- Community Building: Partner with campus groups and local Jewish organizations to expand resources and collaboration.
- Budget Management: Oversee program budgets to ensure effective use of resources.
- Interfaith Shabbat dinners and belief dialogues
- Holiday celebrations (e.g., Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim)
- Holocaust speaker event
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Commitment to inclusive, pluralistic values
- Deep knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, and holidays
- Experience in student engagement or community programming
- Currently enrolled in graduate studies (Jewish Studies, Higher Education, Social Work, Public Health, or related field)
Your work will help students explore Jewish identity, celebrate heritage, and create a welcoming, lasting community on campus. You will be a catalyst for awareness of Jewish traditions and values.
Additional Applicant Information
- This is a flexible, stipend-based, part-time position.
- Ideal for graduate students or early-career professionals from nearby institutions.
- An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
- Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.