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Student Life Fellow

Job No: 496643
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Student Affairs
Location: Beren Campus, 245 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY
Categories: Student Services

Position Summary:

The Yeshiva University Office of Student Life oversees student government, student clubs and events, Shabbat programming, orientations, new student programming, Service Learning missions, leadership development programs and the ANSWERS hotline. The mission of our office is to enhance campus life in real and meaningful ways. We seek to increase student pride, develop strong student leaders and instill a sense of communal life at YU.

The Student Life team is constantly engaging with students, other university offices and the broader community. We are always evaluating new ideas and searching for new ways to tackle challenges. A successful fellow in our department will be a hands-on team member who will regularly interact and collaborate with the student body. He/she will gain competencies in the following areas: leadership training skills, communication skills, teamwork, program development, organizational management, event planning, marketing, and program evaluation. A fellowship in our office provides an opportunity to gain valuable professional skills, working with great people in a fast paced, fun environment. We also welcome our fellow's input and creativity in developing new and unique experiences for the student community.

This position is expected to start in January 2023 and will end in summer 2023.

Position Responsibilities:

The Student Life Fellow in the Student Life office will focus on the following areas of responsibility:

• Work with YU staff and Student Leaders to help plan events and programs
• Interface with Events Office, Dining Services, IT Dept, and staff of other university areas to implement event logistics
• Work with Student Life staff on major campus initiatives: Orientations, Concerts, Holiday events, Club Fairs, Open Houses and Special guest visits
• Assist with marketing, recruitment and implementation of Service Learning missions
• Handle sign-ups for shabbatonim and other student events
• Help new students get acclimated to life at YU
• Create new programs to enhance campus life; work on school pride initiatives
• Design and implement leadership training seminars for Student Government
• Assist in answering the ANSWERS@yu.edu hotline
• Represent Office of Student Life at meetings and planning sessions

Experience & Education Background:

• Recent Yeshiva University graduate

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills/attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a busy, front desk service-oriented setting
• Competency with technology, graphic design and social media strongly preferred

Salary Range:

$20 - $20 /hr

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/496643/student-life-fellow








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