Program Associate at San Francisco Hillel

As a Program Associate at San Francisco Hillel, your core responsibilities include enhancing the student experience by collaborating with campus partners, leading event logistics, and driving outreach strategies. You’ll work closely with the Assistant Director to curate a student engagement strategy that aligns with the diverse needs of our community and coordinates logistics for a variety of events.

To be a successful candidate for the Program Associate position at San Francisco Hillel, you should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, such as program management or student engagement. Strong interpersonal skills, alongside a commitment to fostering inclusive Jewish life, are essential.

In the role of Program Associate at San Francisco Hillel, you will support student leaders by conducting mentoring sessions, providing resources for leadership development, and encouraging a collaborative approach to enhance their engagement efforts within their campuses. Your guidance will help shape an inclusive community atmosphere.

A Program Associate at San Francisco Hillel is responsible for planning a range of events, including Jewish Student Leader Fellowship retreats, happy hours, networking events, and community programming. Each event is crafted to foster community building and enhance leadership skills among Jewish students.

Yes, managing social media is a key component of the Program Associate role at San Francisco Hillel. You will supervise a social media intern and oversee the creation and scheduling of content that promotes events and engages the student body.

To effectively answer this question, emphasize the importance of collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and personal connection to students’ experiences. Discuss strategies to enhance community ties through leadership development and event planning.

When answering this question, highlight specific event details, the engagement strategies used, and any positive outcomes. Focus on your organizational skills and how you managed logistics and fostered an inclusive environment.

Discuss methods such as surveys, attendance tracking, and data analysis. Explain how you would use this information to adapt and improve engagement strategies to better connect with the student body.

Demonstrate your time management skills by outlining techniques such as prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and impact, using project management tools, and communicating with stakeholders when needed to ensure all aspects are addressed efficiently.

Share specific organizational strategies like using calendars, checklists, and project management software. Emphasize the importance of setting clear timelines and delegating tasks when appropriate.

To answer this question effectively, share personal connections, experiences, or beliefs that motivate you. Discuss your understanding of the importance of community and your commitment to nurturing Jewish identity among students.

Discuss your mentorship philosophy, highlighting the importance of active listening, goal setting, and providing constructive feedback. Provide examples of how you’ve supported student growth in previous roles.

Share a specific challenge, your approach to addressing it, and the results. Be sure to emphasize adaptability and resilience, demonstrating how you proactively sought input and built consensus.

Outline approaches such as soliciting feedback, ensuring diverse representation in programming, and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Illustrate your commitment to pluralism and community building.

Talk about innovative ideas and approaches you would bring to the role while considering data-driven insights and your understanding of current student needs and cultural contexts. Be open about fostering growth and adapting to a changing landscape.