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Duke University

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Education & Teaching
  • Durham

AI generated summary

  • You must have a bachelor’s degree (within 2 years) or equivalent experience, plus strong communication, organization skills, social media proficiency, and passion for Jewish college life.
  • You will engage with students, advise groups, coordinate events, create publicity, assist with logistics, and support rituals while analyzing trends and fostering student leadership.

Requirements

  • Required Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum Education
  • Candidate must have received a bachelor’s degree within the past two years.
  • OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
  • Strongly Preferred Experiences
  • Professional (i.e. internship), extracurricular, or volunteer experience.
  • Preferred Skills And Competencies
  • Candidate should be passionate and excited about Jewish life and college students, and understand why some students might not want to get involved with Jewish life.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
  • Attention to detail
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative work environment.
  • Deep facility with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education
  • Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
  • Experience
  • Work requires one year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities

  • Make operational and programmatic decisions that have a significant impact on the successful achievement of JLD’s objectives by:
  • Meeting one-on-one with individual students and student group leaders, with a goal to meet with 240 unique undergraduate students per year in student engagement meetings. Focus particularly on engaging with students around social justice learning and growth.
  • Recording student engagement activity in DukeGroups and HEART; pull reports and analyze trends.
  • Actively participating in regular JLD team Engagement meetings; offer ideas and feedback about engagement activity and ways to best engage with students.
  • Identifying potential Jewish student leaders for future leadership positions.
  • Serve as programmatic leader and mentor for student groups by:
  • Advising student leaders and student groups affiliated with Jewish Life at Duke in planning, marketing, budgeting and assessing programs and events.
  • Understand and help students learn Student Leadership policies and guidelines for programming events, including funding and logistics.
  • Develop And Coordinate New Ideas And Concepts For Program Themes, Materials, And Resources To Supplement, Expand, Or Replace Existing Programs. Budget For, Coordinate, And Execute Programs For a Student Audience, By
  • Assisting individual students and student groups with programming; understand and follow Student Affairs’ policies with regard to programming and planning events, paying speakers/vendors, and contracting (this role is not responsible for executing contracts, but must understand when a contract is warranted, and must not obligate JLD or Duke University).
  • Assist with planning and executing Alternative Spring Break experience for undergraduate students.
  • Integrate With JLD’s Public Relations Activities By
  • Creating publicity/marketing related to relevant programs/activities.
  • Developing schedules and plans for release of these publicity materials in coordination with other JLD team members, including email newsletters, social media posts, website updates, etc.
  • Making posts on JLD social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) and collaborate with other JLD team members re: timing of posts.
  • Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet JLD, Division and University goals and objectives, as assigned by their Supervisor, Director, or respective designees.
  • Replenish student snacks in front-desk / café area as needed.
  • Assist with and attend key ritual/holiday events, including Shabbat services and Friday night dinners weekly during the academic year, High Holidays, and Passover, so as best to engage with students. Help with set-up, sign-in, and logistics for these and other events as needed.
  • Develop a deep understanding of Hillel International mission, vision, and guidelines, so as to use Hillel best practices to inform your work.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Program Coordinator at Duke University?

The primary role of the Program Coordinator, specifically the Springboard Fellow, is to plan, coordinate, and administer programs that engage and support Jewish students, focusing on their social justice engagement, wellbeing, identities, and overall "Jewish journey" at Duke.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have received a bachelor’s degree within the past two years, or possess an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

What is the expected level of student engagement for this position?

The Springboard Fellow is expected to meet one-on-one with 240 unique undergraduate students per year as part of their engagement efforts.

What types of skills are preferred for this role?

Preferred skills include strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities, attention to detail, teamwork capability, and familiarity with social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Is there an emphasis on community involvement?

Yes, the role requires collaborating with key stakeholders within Student Engagement, Student Affairs, Duke University, Hillel International, and local communities to strengthen and nurture the Jewish student community.

Are there specific events the Program Coordinator will assist with?

Yes, the Coordinator will assist with key ritual and holiday events, including Shabbat services, Friday night dinners, High Holidays, and Passover, among others.

What is the anticipated salary range for this position?

The anticipated annual base salary range is USD $43,888 to USD $70,300, depending on various factors like work experience and education.

What kind of training does the Program Coordinator receive?

The Springboard Fellow will receive training and professional development specific to engagement with undergraduate Jewish students and community-building as part of the Hillel International Springboard Fellow cohort.

Will the Program Coordinator need to advise student groups?

Yes, the Springboard Fellow will serve as a programmatic leader and mentor for student groups, advising them on planning, marketing, budgeting, and assessing their programs and events.

What are the physical demands associated with this position?

Certain job functions may require specific physical and/or mental abilities, and reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.

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