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Job Title:         Part-Time Instructor: Miller Introduction to Judaism Program

Status:             Part-Time/Hourly (Remote)

Supervisor:      Vice President of Jewish Engagement

Salary Range: $92.60 hourly/ Approx. $5000 for 18-week program

The Miller Introduction to Judaism Program at American Jewish University is the nation's pre-eminent center for welcoming and empowering those who seek to convert to Judaism and all others who wish to learn more and find a home in the Jewish community. Our Southern California program enrolls 650+ students each year. You will utilize the Miller Intro curriculum to provide a comprehensive experience to students that will help guide students to learn about Judaism, its history, and practices, as well as learn how to practice Jewish holidays and rituals, on their own and outside of class.

We currently offer the program in both English and Spanish and are seeking both English language and Spanish language rabbis to teach the program. Students enroll in our virtual Zoom programs from all over the globe; as such, we offer courses in various time zones. Each Miller Intro cohort meets once a week, for up to 3 hours per class, for 18 consecutive weeks, (54 hours in total). We are currently seeking qualified, ordained rabbis as part-time lecturers to teach our online programs. Lecturers could be asked to teach multiple 18 week programs per year.

Duties

• Provide instruction for at least one full 18 week program.
• Prepare for class and familiarize oneself with the class materials and curriculum.
• Be available to students outside of class to guide them on the conversion process and answer specific inquiries regarding Jewish rites, theological questions, and religious inquiries.
• Provide a class structure that fosters a welcoming environment where students are encouraged to participate in class discussions, ensuring equitable engagement.
• Abide by the Miller Program and American Jewish University’s class rules and guidelines.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Rabbinical Ordination from an accredited rabbinical school; the candidate’s background and experiences must demonstrate a familiarity with Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructing denominations.
• Extensive knowledge of Judaism and its practices and customs.
• At least one year's experience teaching students at the introductory level.
• Experience developing rapport with students and building community online.
• Familiarity with Zoom (how to use breakout groups, screen-sharing, muting participants, etc.)
• Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of students (experience and compassion working with students of different cultures, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, disability status, etc.)

We encourage applications from people of all races, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Title:        Administrative Assistant- Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies
Status:             Full-Time Exempt/Salary (35 hr. per week, Friday closure at 2:30pm)
Location:        Beverly Hills, CA  90212
Salary Range: $67,000-$75,000 annually (pay commensurate with experience)

Who We Are:

American Jewish University (AJU) is a thriving center of Jewish resources and talent that serves the Jewish community of the twenty-first century. A portal for Jewish belonging, AJU equips students, faculty, campers, and learners of all ages with the tools to create the ideas, build the structures, and develop the programs to advance Jewish wisdom and elevate Jewish living.

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Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies:

The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies mission is to foster an unprecedented blend of academic rigor, emotional warmth and openness, traditional and innovative spirit in the service of God, Torah, and Israel. The School fuses the methods and findings of the academic study of Judaism with the fervor and devotion of traditional study and observance. The School focuses on the journey of each rabbinical student to produce extraordinary rabbis to lead the Jewish people in a renaissance of talmud Torah (learning), shmirat mitzvot (observance), and gemillut hesed (acts of social justice and personal compassion). In this way, the School strengthens and energizes Conservative Judaism and Klal Yisrael.
 

Job Duties
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for running the front office for the Ziegler School for Rabbinic Studies. They are the front-line support for students, faculty, other university staff and building management, in addition to providing executive assistance to the three school deans. Strong communication, problem solving, flexibility and interpersonal skills are required for day-to-day success in supporting a dynamic and busy educational environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate executive-level operations: managing schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, scheduling appointments with internal and external parties, submit expense reports and send communications as needed.
• Manage front office: answering phones, welcoming guests, booking space reservations, communication with building management and other internal departments as needed. ordering supplies, sorting and distributing correspondence.
• Respond to student and faculty inquiries and requests, including items such as photocopying, managing class rosters, and maintaining contact information. Provide tech assistance when needed for classes and events.
• Prepare weekly communication to be sent to students and faculty that provides updates on events, community announcements and pertinent school updates.
• Compose singular and mail merge correspondence. Manage email lists, distribution, and list updates.
• Assist with meeting and event coordination (i.e., community wide ordination, school lunch and learns, study days, outside speakers, orientations, holiday events) including invitation lists and mailings, monitoring RSVP and attendance, room reservations, supplies, and coordinating with catering/food services and outside vendors.
• Expense report management. Coordinate back up receipt collection for monthly expense reports and reimbursements, complete monthly reports in accounting system (Concur).
• Perform general accounting duties: preparation and/or processing payment invoices, data entry for budget monitoring and reconciliation.
• Support Associate Dean and university Registrar with faculty contracts, semester class schedules, communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred.
• Strong technical and computer skills.
• Experience working in an office or educational environment, answering phones and fulfilling requests. 
• Good organizational and administrative skills   
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.   
• Billing, expense management and budgeting. 
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.  
• Autonomous and self-sufficient with a proven ability to stay on task and on deadline.  
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work for maximum productivity.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning and scheduling. 
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Zoom and ability to quickly learn new technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of non-profit and/or academic institutions
• Familiarity with Jewish community/religious vocabulary

This may not be all inclusive and responsibilities may change over time.

 

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Job Title:      Director of Operations, Maas Center
Status:          Full-Time/Exempt
Hours:           35HR Standard WW/ Hybrid Position
Salary:          $90,000-110,000 (Compensation commensurate with experience)
Supervisor:   Vice President, Director of Maas Center
                                
About American Jewish University
American Jewish University (AJU) is a thriving center of Jewish resources and talent that serves the Jewish community of the twenty-first century. A portal for Jewish belonging, AJU equips students, faculty, campers, and learners of all ages with the tools to create the ideas, build the structures, and develop the programs to advance Jewish wisdom and elevate Jewish living.

AJU Mission:
American Jewish University advances and elevates the Jewish journey of individuals, organizations and our community through excellence in scholarship, teaching, engaged conversation, and outreach.

Maas Center Overview:
The Maas Center at American Jewish University provides transformative experiences in both physical and virtual spaces. As partners, Maas Center helps people navigate their lives with Jewish knowledge, tools, and experiences so that anyone can discover the power of doing Jewish on their own terms. The Maas Center offers a suite of opportunities for strengthening Jewish identity such as the Miller Introduction to Judaism, Brandeis Camp Institute, and our Community Mikvah.

Job Summary:
The Director of Operations, Mass Center will work with the VP, Director Maas Center to organize and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Maas Center programs. The Director of Operations will collaborate with program leadership on the strategic vision, design, and implementation of future program projects. This is a key position with the responsibility of driving operational excellence through service and delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations and Strategy:

• Oversight of day-to-day departmental operations and strategy for all programs and initiatives.
• Act as central team lead, manage activities and provide guidance on operational tasks and general needs.
• Analyze situations for the appropriate level of support needed and delegate when necessary.
• Operationalize leadership priorities by driving strategic direction, scope, analysis, project management, execution and reporting for strategic priorities and ad-hoc initiatives.
• Act as strategic thought partner to VP; driving an innovative, efficient, and effective growth strategy for the Maas Center programs.
• Evaluate and monitor the efficiency of business procedures, identify ways to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor and manage departmental budget. Reconcile expenses against monthly statements and track payments of invoices, purchase orders, and internal requisitions.
• Foster a work environment that is safe and engaging for staff.
• Manage team as directed.

Program Analysis:

• Design strategic plan for Miller Intro program with the goal of identifying marketing, communication and recruitment plans to double the number of affiliates by year end. Should include plan for affiliate retention and contract renewal, with defined retention goals.
• Evaluate current program evaluation and record keeping systems and processes. Redesign as needed to improve capture of accurate, consistent and data driven information about the utilization and impact of the Miller Intro Program amongst our teaching partners/affiliates. 
• Support and collaborate with the Director of BCI towards participant recruitment and engagement goals.
• Support and collaborate with the Mikvah Manager towards recruitment and engagement goals for Mikvah clientele.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate survey data and feedback from program participants, affiliates and alumni to identify unmet needs and create resources to better support engagement goals. Collaborate with staff team as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years departmental operations experience
• B.S./B.A. required, advanced degree a plus
• 3-5 years supervisory experience
• Strong drive for results, and comfortable managing and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong business acumen.
• Highly personable and enthusiastic demeanor, oriented toward recruitment and engagement.
• Knowledgeable about AJU and/or the North American Jewish landscape, able to identify opportunities to better serve the community and AJU partners.
• Extremely detail oriented and efficient, able to maintain records, plan events, and respond to individual needs.
• Effectively able to manage a team, has communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate, problem solve issues in the workplace.
• Marketing background is a plus.

Mass Center Program Information

Miller Intro: Established in 1986, the Miller Introduction to Judaism program is America’s most successful introductory course to Judaism. This 18-week course is held in person and online and provides a deep foundation of knowledge so that anyone can do a little more Jewish on their own terms. Over the past six years, this initiative has grown into Intro International – which has impacted more than ninety partner organizations and serving more than 1,000 learners each year from around the globe.

BCI: Ziering Brandeis Camp Institute (BCI) hosts transformative experiences where Jewish and Jew-ish participants from around the world gather for a multi-day retreat on our idyllic campus to discover who they are meant to be. BCI welcomes participants ages 18-35 from around the world and from across the Jewish spectrum. Through learning, dance, song, rituals, farming, and culinary arts, BCI fosters a unique blend of experiences. Participants from diverse Jewish backgrounds come together, building a community under the guidance of expert educators and artists. For over 80 years, this journey of self-discovery always promises to be personal and spiritually enriching.

Mikvah: Since 1981, the Community Mikvah has served as the only pluralistic Mikvah in Southern California. It is a destination for transformation where people utilize one of Judaism’s most ancient spiritual technologies to sanctify the most important transitions in their lives. The Community Mikvah offers ritual related monthly programming.
 

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