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Impact Coordinator

Job No: 496917
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Straus Center
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Communications/Marketing/Media, Administrative Support

Position Summary:

The Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought trains Yeshiva University students to be Modern Orthodox intellectual leaders who are well versed in both Torah and the Western canon. Through a combination of unique, interdisciplinary courses taught in collaboration with faculty from within and beyond YU, as well as communal events and publications, the Straus Center seeks to cultivate the intellectual, religious, and civic leaders of tomorrow.

At the forefront of the Center is the Straus Scholars Program, a competitive scholarship for Stern College for Women and Yeshiva College students that provides select students who display high academic achievement and leadership potential with courses, extracurricular programs, and small group seminars with visiting dignitaries and intellectuals. The goal of the highly selective program is to offer the aspiring intellectual leaders an unparalleled education through the study of the great works of the Jewish tradition in conversation with Western politics, art, literature and philosophy.

The Impact Coordinator will support Straus Center recruitment efforts, coordinate public-facing conferences and projects, and identify internship and professional opportunities for Straus Scholars and alumni.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinate logistics for Impact and Straus Scholars alumni events.
• Communicate weekly opportunities for Straus Scholars to participate in events and programs related to journalism, politics and public affairs for both internship and job openings; provide guidance on application process as appropriate. Identify writing opportunities for Straus Center students and alumni.
• Support Straus staff recruitment efforts (eg. application processing, coordination with Admissions; venue reservations, catering).
• Coordinate outward-facing conferences, programs and book projects.
• Assorted administrative office tasks.

Experience & Educational Background:

Candidates should possess at least 1-2 years of experience in education, journalism, and public affairs with administrative experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong project management skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to leverage technology and social media.
• Knowledge of, and contacts in, the fields of public affairs, journalism and politics.
• Knowledge of the Jewish community.

Salary Range:

$50,000-$60,000

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.



Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/496917/impact-coordinator


Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.






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