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Cornell Hillel sponsors more than 25 student organizations under the umbrella of the Jewish Student Union and has one of the largest student-allocated program budgets within Hillel. It regularly sends one of the largest birthright Israel contingents to Israel and is recognized by AIPAC for its program supporting the State of Israel.

The organization sponsors Shabbat services every week and supervises religious observance for the High Holidays, Passover and other occasions. Cornell Hillel is home to an annual Hillel Freshman barbeque in August, the Shabbat 1000 dinner in the fall and hundreds of Hillel programs each academic year. It employs a large professional team, including two rabbis, two program associates, a director of advancement and administrative staff.

Cornell Hillel and the Muslim Educational and Cultural Association were co-recipients of the University’s Perkins Prize for Interracial Understanding and Harmony and Hillel has done joint programs with many other groups on campus, including Indian, Iranian and Black student organizations.

In the 2009-2010 academic year, Cornell Hillel will be a participant in The Peer-Network Engagement Internship. PNEI is designed to enhance Jewish life on campus. The internship establishes a cohort of 3-5 student interns charged with building relationships with their uninvolved peers and connecting them with Jewish resources and opportunities on campus.

Finally, Ithaca combines small town life with a world class academic/college town community. In 2006 Kiplinger rated Ithaca #8 in '50 Smart Places to Live in America' and in 2007 Ithaca was ranked #3 in 'Relocate-America's top 100 places to live.' In 2007, Newsweek named Cornell 'The Hottest Ivy.' It’s a dynamic town whose nickname “Ithaca is Gorges” epitomizes the campus and community.

Cornell Hillel’s Yudowitz Center for Jewish Campus Life, one of the nation’s premier Hillels, seeks an Executive Director who will work in partnership with students, staff, alumni and the Board of Trustees to strengthen and sustain a meaningful, vibrant and pluralistic Jewish campus community.

The ideal leader will bring extensive experience in organizational strategic planning and management as well as passion for Jewish living and a commitment to pluralistic Jewish expression.

The Executive Director is responsible for leading the staff and for charting the financial path and operational success of the organization that includes partnering with the Board of Trustees, spearheading financial campaigns, communicating with the University administration and strengthening community ties.

Cornell Hillel has an operating budget of more than $800,000 and recently established a multi-million dollar program endowment in concert with the University.

The ideal candidate will be committed to partnering with the staff, students, university administration, Board of Trustees and community members to ensure organizational excellence and the advancement of a strong, inclusive and thriving Jewish community on campus. S/he will exemplify Jewish leadership and a love of Jewish life and practice. The Executive Director will bring energy and passion that matches the excitement, enthusiasm and drive of the campus and community.

The position requires a proven track record of professional success in senior leadership/management, including knowledge of financial resource development, staff supervision, management and development, strategic planning and organizational development, Jewish education and Jewish culture and values.

An advanced degree in an applicable field and a minimum of 10 years of prior professional experience are preferred.

The Executive Director position involves extensive travel between Ithaca and New York City, as well as to other domestic cities with concentrations of Jewish alumni and donors. The Executive Director will also lead student trips to Israel and other foreign destinations.

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.