Student Assistant- Chinese Jewish Conversation

Position Summary:       

The Chinese Jewish Conversation (CJC) is seeking a qualified YU graduate student who can help the administration department with the program, which is now mostly online.

If you are interested in the following position, please contact:

Audrey Wu

[email protected]

This offer is contingent upon the University resuming normal campus activity. During the current Covid-19 pandemic, the University reserves all rights to cancel or delay all student employment. If the position is cancelled, no salary payments will be made. If the position is delayed, the salary will be pro-rated, as appropriate.

Position Responsibilities:

The work, will include ( but not limited to):

• reviewing and assisting in the translation of our periodic blog posts in Chinese about Jewish culture
• reaching out to other Chinese students at YU to encourage them to learn more about Jewish culture through our blog
• to plan online activities sponsored by the CJC

Experience & Educational Background:

• Must be a YU graduate student

Skills & Competencies:

• Must be fluent in Chinese-Mandarin
• Strong communication abilities in person and in writing 
• Familiarity with Chinese social media and video platforms, such as WeChat, BiliBili, etc.

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.