Careers at Yeshiva University

Position Summary:       

The Sephardic Mashgicha will serve as a mentor and resource for the Sephardic students at the Beren Campus of Yeshiva University. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Torah and Spiritual Life at Stern College for Women, the Sephardic Mashgicha enhances the formal and informal learning opportunities for Sephardic students and also runs special programs, and provides personal mentorship specially oriented toward those students. Ultimately, the Sephardic Mashgicha helps to ensure that the Beren Campus continues to constitute a welcoming, intellectually stimulating, and spiritually enriching environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Meet with the Sephardic students at the Beren Campus on a regular basis to provide personal mentorship and guidance.
• Hold 5–10 consultative hours in the Beren Campus Beit Midrash per week so as to be available to students seeking assistance, support, and mentorship.
• Coordinate and implement extra- and co-curricular programming, including Chaburot (small learning groups) for the Sephardic community on the Beren Campus, in consultation with the campus rabbinic couples and other members of the faculty and professional staff.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Minimum three years of experience in professional Jewish education and mentorship
• Bachelor’s degree or higher Jewish Studies or another relevant discipline
• Strong knowledge of the Sephardic Jewish community and customs, as well as concerns that Sephardic students may face in a majority Ashkenazi community.
• Strong familiarity with Hebrew/Jewish texts.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work 19 hours per week

Salary Range:

$52.63 - 52.63 per hour

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.