Are you passionate about building community, empowering others, and making a lasting impact? The Operations Director (OD) is a key leader at Hillel at Davis and Sacramento, working closely with the Executive Director (ED) to enhance Hillel’s programs, budget management, and overall administration. In this role, you’ll help shape a vibrant Jewish student experience by leading a dynamic team, developing strategic initiatives, and ensuring that Hillel remains a welcoming, inclusive, and pluralistic community. If you’re a problem-solver who thrives on collaboration and enjoys balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on operations, this could be the perfect role for you.
Hillel at Davis and Sacramento serves over 3,000 students across six campuses, including UC Davis and CSU Sacramento. Established in 1965, we have grown from a small operation to a bustling hub of educational, cultural, social, and spiritual activities, housed in our beautiful 9,700 sq. ft. Sam Len Hillel House. We offer hundreds of programs annually, including popular Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and Israel education initiatives, all designed to provide students with a home away from home and a space to explore their Jewish identity.
Located in the heart of Northern California, our Hillel is just 20 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and within easy reach of major attractions like Lake Tahoe and San Francisco, offering staff the perfect balance of vibrant campus life and nearby outdoor and cultural experiences. If you are excited about creating impactful Jewish experiences, working in a supportive, dynamic environment, and helping students develop leadership skills, Hillel at Davis and Sacramento is the perfect place for you. As part of our team, you will help shape the Jewish future on campus, collaborate with staff and student leaders, and contribute to the growth of a thriving community known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of Jewish students.
Hillel at Davis and Sacramento 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.
In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.
Hillel International is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, serving students at 850 colleges and universities across the globe. Hillel welcomes students of all backgrounds and fosters an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, an...
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