Assistant Director, Holocaust & Genocide Center

Operational Management

• Determine needs and priorities for room requests, space planning, IT services, University access accounts, and other shared operational resources
• Act as the Fish Center's website Content Manager and Social Media Manager
• Manage and coordinate program publicity, both online and in print, in conjunction with the Office of Communications, including annual brochures, program websites, email communications, and social media accounts. Manage email and other communications with internal and external parties
• Assist with all other program activities, including internal and external meetings, and programs for adjunct professors, alumni, and/or international delegations
• Review project proposals or plans to determine timeframe, funding limitations, procedures, staffing needs and allotment of available resources to various phases of a projec
• Coordinate communications and publicity through the Office of Communications and Public Affairs
• The position is responsible for managing annual program budgets and making decisions about expenditures within guidelines set by the Director
• Manage and coordinate procurement
• Assist with donor-related materials and development activities
• Assist with special projects/programs and events as necessary
  
  

Student Engagement

• Build and maintain an active alumni database
• Create and manage extracurricular initiatives to engage the student body beyond virtual classrooms

HR Management

• Hire and manage student employees
• Internal and external expenses and reimbursements

Academic Management

• Provide University offices and faculty with pertinent information through reports, written communications, and forms, and facilitate access to necessary documentation and University systems
• Act as liaison for the Center to faculty, staff, University departments and vendors.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director

• BA or higher required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, and employers
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Technological fluency, including Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• 2+ years of experience in a higher education setting preferred

• Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team member, think creatively, and evaluate and improve existing processes and procedures
• Must have strong and polished interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Must comprehend and follow a diverse set of verbally communicated operational procedures with little guidance or training and be self-manageable
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines
• Able to use data analysis and create actionable insights from data
• Able to set priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of activities or job duties and effectively carry out the Center's goals

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.