Jobs at JTS

The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) is committed to providing a pleasant and rewarding work environment for staff and faculty, one that fosters cooperation and mutual respect. All positions listed below are currently open.

If you are interested in one of these positions, please send your resume and cover letter to HR at jtsaresumes@jtsa.edu with the job title in the subject line. In the body of the email, please mention that you found the job on our website.

It is JTS policy that all applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunities for employment, without regard to race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, uniformed service or military status, any lawful source of income, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally prohibited status, or any other factors as prohibited by law.

To Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to jtsaresumes@jtsa.edu.

Open Positions

Senior Software Application Engineer

Reports To: Director of IT
Position Status: Full-time
Weekly Hours: 35-hour work week
Probationary Period: 3 months
Pay rate: $75,000–$85,000 per year

Description of the Position:

This position is responsible for the development, configuration, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of existing and new systems, and storage resources on the JTSA campus. Working closely with other members of the IT team. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Senior Software Applications Engineer will administer and engineer all aspects of critical infrastructure applications and services (e.g. ERP, application servers and .NET applications on the servers, data storage backup, etc…). Design and develop and improve solutions using the software development cycle. Document software programs with diagrams and other documentation. Must be able to create and maintain API with different vendor applications. This position will provide assistance to and serve as backup for other members of the IT team.

Participate in the development, installation, configuration, deployment, monitoring and maintenance of the Donor database and ERP LAN/Wan network environments

Research, recommend and participate in implementation efforts for infrastructure services as they pertain to both technology solutions as well as internal processes and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

  • BA Degree
  • Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in a similar role
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft OS
  • Familiar with an ERP and SQL
  • Knowledge of Active Directory, Azure and Microsoft O65
  • Must have ability to identify, diagnose and troubleshoot systems and network problems.
  • Knowledge of networking and TCP/IP protocols
  • Advanced knowledge of .NET and all its services
  • Ability to work with a variety of software applications includeing APIs
  • Familiarity with and Dell VM servers
  • Experience working in a fast paced environment
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Application Instructions:

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hrdept@jtsa.edu.

Director of Teen Programs 

Department: Division of Lifelong and Professional Studies 
Reports to: Dean of the Division of Lifelong and Professional Studies
Location: In-person in New York, with some remote flexibility 
Full-time: 35-hour work week 
Salary: $65,000–$70,000 commensurate with experience

Job Description:

The Director of Teen Programs will oversee all aspects of JTS’s existing portfolio of teen programs, including the Emerging Leaders Fellowship and Prozdor. The Director will also lead efforts to explore and develop new ventures in teen education.  

A successful candidate will be both a community builder with experience engaging young adults and a program manager with an understanding of the unique needs of teen education programs. This position will also provide direct teaching opportunities using Jewish Studies curriculum. 

This position reports to the Dean of the Division of Lifelong and Professional Studies (DLPS). 

Responsibilities:

Program Administration:

  • Oversee recruitment strategy and admissions process 
  • Work with JTS Communications and the DLPS team to produce marketing materials and content 
  • Recruit, onboard, and manage program faculty and mentors 
  • Manage budgeting and expenses for programs 
  • Mentor students and track progress towards program completion 
  • Oversee program assessment and data management 
  • Process contracts and expenses for faculty and families 
  • Partner with Academic Affairs to maintain compliance with JTS and New York State policies. 

Program and Event Production:

  • Plan and produce programing that builds community among teens in grades 9 through 12 
  • Teach weekly/monthly Jewish Studies classes 
  • Manage aspects of planning and production for special in-person events including a teen shabbaton on the JTS campus. 

New Curriculum and Program Development:

  • Lead efforts to explore and develop new teen learning opportunities at JTS 
  • Build partnerships with other teen education organizations/programs 
  • Collaborate with Academic Affairs to ensure that new programming aligns with JTS’s curricular standards. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience 
  • Experience in educational program management and development 
  • Proven community builder, especially with young adults 
  • Willingness to work flexibly to accommodate teen programming schedules 
  • Interest in new program development and implementation and an entrepreneurial spirit 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Positive, collaborative, enthusiastic attitude 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to execute 
  • Ability to balance multiple projects at the same time 
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office 

Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

Location: New York, NY
Salary: $78,000

Description of the Position:

Support all of the Chancellor’s administrative needs, including short and long-term schedule management; meeting coordination, preparation, and follow up; internal and external communications; travel bookings; and acting as a welcoming presence in the JTS Chancellor’s office suite. In addition, provide support, as needed, to the Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Communicate, on behalf of the Chancellor, with all internal staff, external stakeholders, and partner entities, both in the US and in Israel
  • Handle all correspondence needs for the Chancellor and sort, disperse, and prioritize all incoming correspondence
  • Maintain calendar for the Chancellor: schedule, confirm, and adjust meetings, conference calls, and events as necessary, coordinate logistics (e.g., space, catering, equipment, travel, set-up, etc.) for meetings and events, coordinate with partner organizations on all collaborative meeting and scheduling matters
  • Screen and follow up calls as well as invitations to the Chancellor
  • Greet, monitor, and receive visitors; maintain and ensure the Chancellor’s office suite is welcoming
  • Anticipates the needs of the Chancellor for donor outreach, entertainment, and scheduling and speaking preparation
  • Needs to schedule two donor meetings a week for the Chancellor
  • Order and organize all supplies and ensure the office is well stocked (pens, water, coffee pods, etc.)
  • Prepare the Chancellor for meetings by preparing relevant documents and reviewing content of forthcoming meetings with appropriate lead-time
  • Make travel arrangements on behalf of the Chancellor, including making all relevant bookings
  • Work with the Chancellor to submit relevant expense reports on a monthly basis
  • Edit and transcribe meeting notes and manage follow up
  • Maintain record system via both paper and electronic filing
  • Handle other assigned tasks and duties reasonably related to the noted job responsibilities

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 5+ years related experience working as executive/administrative assistant
  • Prior experience working with senior management and major stakeholders
  • Enjoy being the “front-line” face of a dynamic, entrepreneurial organization serving multiple constituencies
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and diplomatic skills
  • Ability to exercise discretion with confidential matters
  • Ease in developing relationships and forging professional partnerships
  • Team player with proven ability to work well with all levels of employees
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite of programs with the highest levels of proficiency using Outlook, Word, Teams, and OneDrive
  • Capacity to learn new digital platforms easily
  • Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands
  • Exhibit a polished and professional demeanor
  • Knowledge of Hebrew is a plus
  • Must be available during evenings and on weekends for electronic communications

Dean: William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education

Location: New York, New York
Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: $135,000, plus a generous benefits package

Description of the Position:

The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education trains the leaders who will shape the lives and communities of the Jewish people for decades to come. One of JTS’ five schools, the non-denominational Davidson School offers MA and EdD degrees and provides field-based
professional growth opportunities for educators and leaders across the spectrum of settings in which they work.

The Dean of the Davidson School will shape the direction of the school, mentor the faculty, and guide professional staff of the school in fulfilling its commitment to teaching, research, and service to the field. The dean will work to maintain JTS’ stature as a thought leader in the field of Jewish education, to ensure that academic and certificate programs are aligned with the needs of the Jewish community and with strategic direction of JTS, and to maximize the communal impact of JTS through the programs of the school. Familiarity with the broad range of Jewish educational venues is essential, as are administrative experience and a record of scholarly and professional achievement.

Applications received by February 15 will be given full consideration. Applicants should send a CV and cover letter describing their interest and qualifications for the position to jtsaresumes@jtsa.edu, with “Davidson School” in the subject line.

JTS welcomes applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, age, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other factors as prohibited by law.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide inspirational and operational leadership to the Davidson School staff and faculty.
  • Refresh and broaden the activities of the Davidson School in order to strengthen its position as a central address for both academic scholarship and programmatic, project-based initiatives in the field.
  • Teach 3 courses per year and share in advising the work of doctoral students.
  • Be a public face for the Davidson School throughout the Jewish community, the community at large, community partners, the academic/education arena, and funders.

Qualifications:

  • Practical experience as a senior professional and change agent in an academic or related setting with a record of achievement in leadership, management, program development & administration, and financial operations.
  • Direct experience as an educator and/or educational leader is highly desirable.
  • Ability to effectively and persuasively promote the Davidson school to current and potential students, partners, donors and various stakeholders throughout the community.
  • Doctorate in Education or related field required.

About JTS

The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) was founded in 1886. Its mission was to preserve the knowledge and practice of historical Judaism.  Since then, JTS has greatly expanded its mission, creating a beautiful campus and evolving into the prestigious center of Jewish learning it is today. A Jewish university with a world-class faculty and a diverse student body, JTS grants undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees through its five schools and offers enriching programs for the Jewish community in the United States, Israel, and around the world. 

JTS schools and facilities include the Gershon Kekst Graduate School; The Rabbinical School; H. L. Miller Cantorial School and College of Jewish Music; William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education; Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies; several research institutes; lay leadership and professional institutes; community education programs; and the incomparable collections of JTS’s world-renowned Library. 

Over the past year, JTS has embarked on a strategic plan. One of the pillars of the strategic plan adopted is the intention to broaden and strengthen JTS’s historic role as the convenor of multi-disciplinary conversations and studies on matters of crucial concern not only to the Jewish world but beyond it as well.  And the plan lays great emphasis on the importance of disseminating the ideas generated in these convenings to many different audiences in many different forms.  This historic role goes back at least 80 years, to the Institute for Religious and Social Studies and the Conference on Science, Philosophy, and Religion, both of which mobilized scholars, religious leaders, government officials, and journalists to collaborate on tackling issues of the day, among them the value of democracy (in the face of the risen totalitarianism in that time), the role of ritual and symbolism in society, equity in education, and many others.   

Campus Security

In furtherance of its efforts to provide a safe and secure learning and work environment, and pursuant to the federal law known as the Clery Act, JTS makes available its Annual Security Report here. Requests for a paper copy may be sent to facilities@jtsa.edu. JTS’s Clery Act statistics are filed annually with the U.S. Department of Education and may be accessed on its website at http://ope.ed.gov/security.