Casual Staff - Director, Zwas Family Rabbinic Program

Position Summary:       

The Director oversees RIETS's various internship and mentorship programs and serves as a bridge between students and the Rabbinic Placement office.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create a one-on-one mentorship program at RIETS where students would work directly with RIETS staff to create polished lectures and sermons to be delivered at the internship synagogue
• Oversee the Stone Rabbinic Internship program. Will work directly with synagogues and students to ensure students are given excellent opportunities to intern in synagogues and gain "real-world" experience
• Serve as a bridge for students between them and the Rabbinic Placement Office. The Rabbinic Placement Office assists students who are seeking full-time employment

Experience & Educational Background:

• Rabbinic Ordination, preferably from RIETS
• 5+ years as a pulpit rabbi
• Knowledge of the YU and Orthodox Jewish Communities
• 5+ years providing counseling and mentorship to synagogue members

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to manage multiple student placements at one time
• Ability to organize and make student information accessible
• Relationships with synagogue rabbis

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.