Executive Director - Clemson Hillel

Are you an entrepreneurial leader ready to create the newest Hillel in North America? As the inaugural Executive Director of Hillel at Clemson University , you will be the driving force behind creating a dynamic home for Jewish life that inspires students to explore and experience a vibrant Jewish community on campus. Utilizing an innovative approach and a go-getter attitude, you will craft the vision and build the strategy for engaging all Jewish students, establish a strong campus and community presence, develop key resources, and strengthen vital ties between Hillel, the University, and the local community. You will excel in this pivotal role if you are a builder with a start-up mindset who loves launching organizations from the ground up —setting long-term strategic vision, securing financial sustainability, and empowering students to take genuine ownership of Jewish life. What you’ll do: Strategy & Vision Create a strategic vision in year one and lead the drive for a long-term plan for Hillel at Clemson. Establish the necessary infrastructure for Hillel at Clemson to become a self-sustaining and top-notch nonprofit organization. Fundraising & Financial Management Exhibit leadership around financial resource development and cultivate the stakeholders who will help you get there, including lay leaders, Clemson community members, and local agencies. Develop Hillel’s financial resources to establish financial sustainability in accordance with the size of the Jewish community and the needs of the strategic plan. Develop policies and procedures that ensure sound financial practice and financial independence. Identify, secure, and outfit appropriate rental space to be utilized for Hillel’s needs. Stakeholder & External Relations As the primary Hillel professional for Clemson, understand the unique culture of campus and find opportunities for partnership and connection where they intersect with Hillel’s priorities. Work with University partners, Jewish community partners, and key stakeholders to educate and advocate for the needs and interests of Jewish college students in today’s world. Connect Hillel at Clemson to the International Hillel movement and other national initiatives and programs. Student Engagement Inspire and organize pluralistic, diverse Jewish life on campus, creating strategies to expand the base of the Jewish student community to include a multiplicity of Jewish backgrounds and interests. Act as a leader and convener of the community every day, during times of celebration and during times of challenge. Serve as a trusted mentor and advisor to student leaders, empowering them to design and lead programming that reflects their own passions, build their leadership skills, and take genuine ownership of Jewish life on campus. What You’ll Bring: Professional Experience: 5+ years of professional work experience, including a proven track record in fundraising. Experience in management roles in the Jewish or secular nonprofit, higher education, or mission-driven organization world is a plus. Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. We will consider a range of candidates’ experiences and credentials. Fundraising Prowess: Demonstrated success with financial resource development, including executing annual fundraising campaigns, cultivation, stewardship, and major gift solicitation through in-person, print, and online channels, as well as fiscal budgeting and financial forecasting. Entrepreneurial Spirit: A strong entrepreneurial spirit and passion for building an organization from the ground up, paired with creative problem-solving and the attention to detail to create and follow through with a complex plan. Strategic Execution: A track record of developing a strategic plan for an organization and executing it, along with building student engagement and leadership development programs and opportunities. Relationship Focus: Strong relationship-building skills, comfort working with diverse populati…