Assistant Director and Hillel Manager at Maryville UniversitySt. Louis, Missouri, United States

Assistant Director and Hillel Manager at Maryville University

The Assistant Director for the Center for Community Engagement and Well-being is pivotal in advancing Maryville University's commitment to promoting holistic wellness, fostering community engagement, and enhancing student success. This leadership position blends the responsibilities of a Hillel Manager, which includes cultivating Jewish culture and community, with the broader mission of the Center for Community Engagement and Well-being. The Assistant Director is expected to take a proactive, student-centered approach to creating and managing programs that promote engagement, well-being, and inclusivity for students of all backgrounds. In this role, the Assistant Director will provide visionary leadership for Maryville Hillel, ensuring it remains a vibrant, welcoming space for Jewish students to connect with their faith, culture, and traditions. This includes coordinating programs and initiatives that celebrate Jewish holidays, traditions, and values while also fostering interfaith dialogue and understanding within the university community. A key responsibility of the Assistant Director is to oversee the Wellness Hub, a central space dedicated to supporting student well-being across the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. This space will provide students, staff, and faculty access to wellness resources, programming, and opportunities for holistic growth. The Assistant Director will be responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing wellness programming, such as the My Best Self Workshop Series, which addresses mental health, personal development, self-care practices, and community service initiatives like Maryville Reaches Out (MRO). Additionally, the Assistant Director will work to integrate these initiatives with the university's overarching wellness goals, ensuring that students have access to resources that foster emotional, physical, spiritual, and academic success. The Assistant Director will also be instrumental in organizing and facilitating interfaith events, such as interfaith Shabbat dinners, and other spiritual programming that promotes inclusivity and mutual understanding among students of various faiths and backgrounds. These programs will not only provide opportunities for Jewish students to engage with their faith but also serve as avenues for broader spiritual engagement within the campus community. The role demands a strong understanding of the Okanagan Charter's principles and how to integrate its framework into both wellness and community engagement initiatives. The Assistant Director will be expected to work closely with various departments across the university, including Student Health and Counseling Services, Center for Student Engagement and Belonging, Residential Life, and student organizations, to ensure that wellness initiatives are holistic, inclusive, and aligned with the university's mission and strategic goals. Moreover, the Assistant Director will actively engage in partnership-building efforts to create student opportunities, including collaborating with local, national, and global organizations including the Hillel Advisory Council, Hillel International, and external community organizations such as synagogues and the Jewish Federation - that share Maryville's commitment to wellness and community engagement. These collaborations will allow for transformative opportunities, such as cultural immersion trips, which contribute to students' personal and professional development while enhancing their connection to local and global communities.

What You'll Do

Routine Decision-Making :

• The Wellness Hub and Community Engagement Program Management oversee the operations and programs of the Wellness Hub, ensuring it is inclusive and an accessible space for students, staff, and faculty to engage with wellness services.

Programming Planning and Collaboration :

Budget and Resource Management :

Assessment and Program Evaluation :

Staff and Volunteer Supervision :

Professional Development and Training :

Conflict Resolution and Support :

Required Knowledge

Minimum Qualifications

Required skills or abilities :

Formal Education :

Additional Applicant Information

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.

About Hillel International

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