Hillel International
Advocacy & Campus Engagement Advisor at Hillel of Silicon Valley
Hillel International, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
Advocacy & Campus Engagement Advisor
– Hillel of Silicon Valley Hillel of Silicon Valley serves Jewish student groups across five campuses: San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, Foothill College, De Anza College, and West Valley College. We engage more than 180 students through 100+ programs annually, including Shabbat and holiday celebrations, Jewish and Israel education, community-building, and social initiatives. We are seeking an Advocacy & Campus Engagement Advisor to address antisemitism and to serve as an advocate and support coordinator for students. Responsibilities
Build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators across five campuses. Lead efforts to combat antisemitism and improve campus climate through education, advocacy, and allyship. Serve as a key resource for Jewish students and faculty navigating campus climate issues. Manage incident reporting, documentation, tracking, and follow-up. Guide students through filing bias or discrimination reports, advocating on their behalf. Develop longer-term advocacy strategies, including legal and/or PR support when appropriate. Gain expertise in university discrimination policies and state/federal laws pertaining to antisemitism. Monitor investigation progress and maintain thorough documentation. Stay current on national and local trends in antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Build collaborations with campus professionals and student organizations to improve campus climate. Meet with students, staff, faculty, and administrators to drive engagement and climate improvements. Manage outreach strategy, track progress, and evaluate results. Support Jewish and non-Jewish student leaders in addressing campus culture and engaging in student government and leadership roles. Develop relationships with other student and community groups with shared values. Represent Hillel to community partners and policymakers to address antisemitism on campus. Pursue long-term institutional support by advocating for roles and resources for Jewish student life and interfaith programming; explore establishing a resource hub on campus; build coalitions to demonstrate need and value. Draft op-eds, press releases, statements, action alerts, newsletters, and social media content related to campus culture. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. 3+ years of professional experience. Background in campus work, Jewish community, nonprofit leadership, or community relations. Proven success as an effective communicator, relationship builder, and advocate. Knowledge of Jewish history and culture and understanding of contemporary antisemitism, Zionism, and anti-Zionism. Diplomatic and collaborative problem-solving skills. Strong social media and communications expertise. Ability to navigate high-pressure and sensitive situations. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities. Proactive, self-starting approach to identifying opportunities. Analytical thinking with ability to use data to develop solutions. What You’ll Receive
Salary: $85,000–$100,000, competitive in the nonprofit sector. Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plan, life, AD&D, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation and sick time, parental leave. Growth: Professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities. About Hillel of Silicon Valley
Hillel of Silicon Valley is a multi-campus organization serving five campuses and welcoming Jewish college-age students in the area. We are affiliated with
Hillel International , the world’s largest Jewish campus organization. Hillel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
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Advocacy & Campus Engagement Advisor
– Hillel of Silicon Valley Hillel of Silicon Valley serves Jewish student groups across five campuses: San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, Foothill College, De Anza College, and West Valley College. We engage more than 180 students through 100+ programs annually, including Shabbat and holiday celebrations, Jewish and Israel education, community-building, and social initiatives. We are seeking an Advocacy & Campus Engagement Advisor to address antisemitism and to serve as an advocate and support coordinator for students. Responsibilities
Build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators across five campuses. Lead efforts to combat antisemitism and improve campus climate through education, advocacy, and allyship. Serve as a key resource for Jewish students and faculty navigating campus climate issues. Manage incident reporting, documentation, tracking, and follow-up. Guide students through filing bias or discrimination reports, advocating on their behalf. Develop longer-term advocacy strategies, including legal and/or PR support when appropriate. Gain expertise in university discrimination policies and state/federal laws pertaining to antisemitism. Monitor investigation progress and maintain thorough documentation. Stay current on national and local trends in antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Build collaborations with campus professionals and student organizations to improve campus climate. Meet with students, staff, faculty, and administrators to drive engagement and climate improvements. Manage outreach strategy, track progress, and evaluate results. Support Jewish and non-Jewish student leaders in addressing campus culture and engaging in student government and leadership roles. Develop relationships with other student and community groups with shared values. Represent Hillel to community partners and policymakers to address antisemitism on campus. Pursue long-term institutional support by advocating for roles and resources for Jewish student life and interfaith programming; explore establishing a resource hub on campus; build coalitions to demonstrate need and value. Draft op-eds, press releases, statements, action alerts, newsletters, and social media content related to campus culture. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. 3+ years of professional experience. Background in campus work, Jewish community, nonprofit leadership, or community relations. Proven success as an effective communicator, relationship builder, and advocate. Knowledge of Jewish history and culture and understanding of contemporary antisemitism, Zionism, and anti-Zionism. Diplomatic and collaborative problem-solving skills. Strong social media and communications expertise. Ability to navigate high-pressure and sensitive situations. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities. Proactive, self-starting approach to identifying opportunities. Analytical thinking with ability to use data to develop solutions. What You’ll Receive
Salary: $85,000–$100,000, competitive in the nonprofit sector. Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plan, life, AD&D, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation and sick time, parental leave. Growth: Professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities. About Hillel of Silicon Valley
Hillel of Silicon Valley is a multi-campus organization serving five campuses and welcoming Jewish college-age students in the area. We are affiliated with
Hillel International , the world’s largest Jewish campus organization. Hillel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
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