Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion Is Hiring An Admissions Recruiter (Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management)

Join Hebrew Union College as an Admissions Recruiter and contribute to shaping future Jewish leaders through strategic recruitment and community engagement. 🌟

About Hebrew Union College

Founded in 1875, Hebrew Union College (HUC) stands as North America's premier institution of higher Jewish learning. It serves as the academic, spiritual, and professional leadership hub of Reform Judaism. HUC equips leaders—rabbis, cantors, educators, and nonprofit professionals—across its centers in Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York. Its resources include renowned libraries, archives, museums, archaeological excavations, and scholarly publications.

HUC Mission

As North America’s leading Jewish higher education institution, HUC fosters a vibrant, progressive Jewish community through:

• Studying the key issues of Jewish life, history, and thought in an inclusive and egalitarian spirit ✡️
• Educating innovative clergy and professionals embodying Jewish values and traditions to inspire future generations 🌱
• Advancing scholarly research in Judaism and Jewish culture to the highest academic standards 📚

Position Summary

The Admissions Recruiter will dedicate approximately 20 hours per week to engaging with prospective students via Zoom, phone, and in person. While supporting all graduate programs at HUC, this role primarily focuses on recruiting and supporting applicants to the Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management (Zschool). The recruiter will be an integral member of the Office of Recruitment and Admissions (ORA).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prospect Management

• Conduct regular outreach and meetings with prospective Zschool students.
• Assist Zschool leadership in guiding prospective students through their program discernment process.
• Maintain detailed records of interactions, inputting data into ActiveCampaign and other systems, including notes from leadership and ambassadors.
• Provide expertise on HUC’s curriculum, admissions policies, and procedures specific to Zschool.
• Refer prospective students to relevant programs, fellowships, and courses to support their application process.
• Connect students with Zschool mentors and alumni in the field.
• Create informative communications and opportunities for prospective students to learn about Zschool.

Recruitment

• Collaborate with Zschool leadership to develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies.
• Engage with partner organizations, attend conferences, and participate in campus visits to build relationships and identify prospects.
• Travel 2 to 4 times per semester (6–8 trips annually) for recruitment activities.
• Coordinate recruitment events and programming with the Zschool Director.

Admissions

• Work closely with the Zschool Director and ORA team to manage application and acceptance processes.
• Conduct interviews, communicate decisions, and support admitted students through enrollment.

Supervision and Reporting

Supervised by the AVP of the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, the recruiter will regularly meet with Zschool leadership to strategize, support travel, and update on applicants. The role also involves participating in ORA team meetings and information sharing with fellow recruiters.

Compensation

This position offers a gross annual salary of $40,000 paid in semi-weekly installments, averaging 20 hours per week. Employment begins on July 1, 2025, and concludes on June 30, 2026.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Jewish Communal Service, Business, Public Administration, Communications, Social Work, or related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two years working within the North American Jewish community as a Jewish professional
• Experience in outreach, recruitment, or relationship management is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated, organized, and relationship-oriented
• Excellent listening and reflective skills
• Ability to mentor and support emerging leaders
• Familiarity with music education settings (desired)
• Trustworthy with confidential information
• Exceptional note-taking and record-keeping skills
• Proactive follow-up capabilities
• Courteous, professional communication style
• Friendly, honest nature and team-oriented attitude

Core Values

Employees are expected to exemplify Hebrew Union College’s Core Values:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Openness and Transparency
• Responsible Empowerment
• Trust and Security
• Diversity and Inclusion

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical requirements outlined are representative of those needed to successfully perform this role. Accommodations are available to support individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

HUC is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, especially those traditionally underrepresented in academia and Jewish leadership. 🌍