Jewish Student Life Engagement Coordinator
- Full-Time
- Rochester, NY
- Rochester Institute Of Technology
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Jewish Student Life Engagement Coordinator
5965BR
Student Affairs
Center for Campus Life
Detailed Job Description
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Spirituality & Religious Life, the Jewish Student Life Coordinator will provide leadership and support for RIT's Jewish students by developing programs rooted in Jewish culture and identity. This individual will work within Spirituality & Religious Life, which falls under the Center for Campus Life, utilizing its resources and collegial relationships in campus outreach while benefitting from the support of a Jewish Student Life Advisory Board. This is a ten month, part-time position (up to 20 hours per week) which will include some evening and weekend hours depending on programmatic needs. This is a grant-funded position continuation of the position is subject to yearly reallocation and grant funding availability.
RIT Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.
Department/College Description
The Center for Campus Life is one of the largest centers in the Division of Student Affairs. Campus Life leads RIT in driving student engagement. The Center supports and provides inclusive programs, services, and environments that foster engagement and connection to the RIT community. As a vital part of the Division of Student Affairs and the greater RIT community, members of Campus Life will value and espouse:
Required Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience relevant to this position
Specialized Skills:
Preferred:
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Parttime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band:
Required Application Documents
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the Great Colleges to Work For. RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
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5965BR
Student Affairs
Center for Campus Life
Detailed Job Description
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Spirituality & Religious Life, the Jewish Student Life Coordinator will provide leadership and support for RIT's Jewish students by developing programs rooted in Jewish culture and identity. This individual will work within Spirituality & Religious Life, which falls under the Center for Campus Life, utilizing its resources and collegial relationships in campus outreach while benefitting from the support of a Jewish Student Life Advisory Board. This is a ten month, part-time position (up to 20 hours per week) which will include some evening and weekend hours depending on programmatic needs. This is a grant-funded position continuation of the position is subject to yearly reallocation and grant funding availability.
RIT Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.
Department/College Description
The Center for Campus Life is one of the largest centers in the Division of Student Affairs. Campus Life leads RIT in driving student engagement. The Center supports and provides inclusive programs, services, and environments that foster engagement and connection to the RIT community. As a vital part of the Division of Student Affairs and the greater RIT community, members of Campus Life will value and espouse:
- A student-focused environment
- Diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our operations
- Collaboration and teamwork
- An innovative culture
- Continuous personal and professional development
Required Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience relevant to this position
Specialized Skills:
- Established record of accomplishment in leadership and community building
- Previous experience supporting Jewish life, expertise in the needs of Jewish students, and knowledge of Jewish resources, organizations, and educational programs for young adults
- Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences
- Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
- Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals
- Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn
- Pastoral skills and ability to work with students experiencing high stress and/or life crises
- Computer competence using software and enterprise systems appropriate for the complexities of the role and its functions
Preferred:
- 5 years experience working with college students
- Documented experience as an effective advocate who exhibits high ethical standards of conduct and confidentiality in dealing with various internal and external constituencies
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Parttime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band:
Required Application Documents
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the Great Colleges to Work For. RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
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