Jewish Student Advisor
Core
Oversee Jewish Life on campus, provide spiritual counsel and religious guidance, lead religious services, and support the development of Jewish identity for students of varied backgrounds.
Role type
Senior IC Jewish Student Advisor / Religious Life Director
Builds
Religious services, educational programs, student organization infrastructure, and a supportive community environment
Domain
Higher Education / Jewish Studies / Religious Life
Required skills
Broad understanding of Judaism and liturgical texts, crisis intervention, dialogic skills, experience with diverse populations, kashrut supervision
Preferred skills
Rabbinic or Cantorial ordination, PhD in Jewish Studies
Technologies
None stated (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-202600628-jewish-student-advisor-at-smithcollege)
Responsibilities
Organize and lead weekly Shabbat prayers and major Jewish holidays, provide pastoral care to Jewish and non-Jewish students, advise the student Jewish organization (SCJC), oversee Kosher Kitchen operations, facilitate interfaith dialogue and community engagement
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC