Director of Student Activities/Rebbe

Position Summary:

The Director of Student Activities is responsible for cultivating an environment of fun and excitement at MTA, and will work in partnership with our students to create positive energy, ruach, student leadership, and camaraderie.

We are seeking a creative individual who can think outside the box, as well as someone with excellent social intelligence and communication skills, who can work well with others, and is responsible and organized. Candidates should demonstrate charisma and warmth, and be able to relate to a wide range of stakeholders and community members and should have the skills necessary to effectively network with local institutions. Candidates should be passionate about education and specifically informal education and its capacity to inspire young people. Candidates should love working with young adults and be committed to providing them with opportunities to lead. The Director of Student Activities reports to the Head of School but works closely with all members of the Leadership Team, as well as Grade Deans, in carrying out programs.

Position Responsibilities:

Activities Responsibilities

• Organize and run Shabbatonim and grade trips, including:
  
  
  
  • Yeshiva Wide Shabbaton, 5 Community Shabbatonim
  • Sophomore Trip, Junior Trip, Senior Trip
  • Grade Nights Out
  
  
  
  
• Communicate to parents and students about these trips, as well as create promotional material and hype for them.
• Holiday based programming:
  
  
  
  • Simchat Beit HaShoeva
  • Purim
  • Yom Hazikaron
  • Yom Haatzmaut
  • Yom Yerushalayim
  • Lag B'Omer
  • Shavuot
  
  
  
  
• Create positive energy in school
  
  
  
  • Random events
  • Opening day festivities
  • Opening Night Sports Celebration
  • Giveaways
  
  
  
  
• Cultivate relationships with students
  
  
  
  • Create foot traffic in the student lounge and student activities office
  
  
  
  
• Cultivate leadership opportunities for our students
  
  
  
  • Student Council
  
  
  
  
• Organize and run color war
• Organize and oversee Academic Teams and Clubs
  
  
  
  • Organize and run a Club Fair at the beginning of the year
  • Communicate with students and parents about club opportunities
  • Organize the calendar of club and academic team meetings and events
  
  
  
  
• Oversee the dorm
  
  
  
  • Create a vision and plan for the dorm experience
  • Hire resident advisors and supervise/support them throughout the year
  • Serve as the liaison between the administration and dorm, as well as serve as the ultimate point of contact for parents
  
  
  
  
• Create a calendar of events over the summer for the upcoming academic year, as well as oversee the school wide calendar throughout the year

Teaching

• The Director of Student Activities will serve as an integrated member of our faculty, serving in a Judaic Studies teaching capacity as a rebbe

Experience & Educational Background:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years related experience
• Rabbinic ordination is required

Skills & Competencies:

• Candidates should demonstrate charisma and warmth, be able to relate to a wide range of stakeholders and community members, and should have the skills necessary to effectively network with local institutions
• Candidates should be passionate about education, and specifically informal education, and its capacity to inspire young people
• Candidates should love working with young adults and be committed to providing them with opportunities to lead

Application Instructions:

To apply, please contact opportunities@yuhsb.org

Salary Range:

$85,000 - $125,000

About Us:

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.