Jobs at JTS

Budget and Institutional Reporting Director

Full-Time
Salary: $90,000

Description of the Position:

The Budget and Institutional Reporting Director is responsible for overseeing the budget process including, but not limited to, the preparation, review, and management of the annual operating and capital budgets. In additional, the Director prepares and files annual and quarterly institutional reports to various agencies

This position reports to the CFO.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares the annual operating and capital budgets
• Manages budget process throughout the year
• Updates and maintains the data in the Budget Module
• Reviews quarterly budget to actual reports with department managers
• Prepares and submits external reports such as the annual/quarterly debt covenants, donor investment/spend, IPEDS, and Middle States reports.
• Recommends cost saving measures and areas for streamlining costs
• Prepares quarterly Trustee reports and investigates discrepancies
• Manages general ledger accounts in the Jenzabar system
• Manages the fixed asset database
• Responsible for updating finance and budgeting policies and procedures
• Trains the JTS community on budget and Jenzabar policies and procedures
• Assists with the annual audit process
• Work closely with the Senior Accountant on projects
• Other duties as assigned by the CFO

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting; MBA preferred
• Computer skills – Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, accounting software (Jenzabar is a bonus)
• Strong communications skills
• Minimum 5 years of finance/reporting experience
• Nonprofit experience is preferred

Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Full-Time
Salary: $80,000

Description of the Position:

The Director of Undergraduate Admissions serves as the lead external ambassador for List College at JTS. This position is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of academically motivated students for JTS’s Joint Program with Columbia University and Double Degree Program with Barnard College. Utilizing an innovative and results-oriented approach, they are responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of the full life cycle of the undergraduate admissions operation.

This position reports to the Executive Director of Admissions and Enrollment.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the full List College undergraduate admissions process.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with prospective students and their families, as well as professionals at high schools, synagogues, Israel programs, camps, and other Jewish communal agencies.
• Chair Admissions Committee and serve as liaison to the Dean’s Office, Barnard College, and The School of General Studies at Columbia University.
• Coordinate and implement a nationwide recruitment strategy in concordance with market trends.
• Member of the Scholarship and Financial Aid Committee and manage awards for all applicants in caseload.
• Interview and counsel prospective students and families.
• Represent JTS at various on and off-campus recruitment events (weekend and evening hours expected).
• Lead presentations to students, administrators, teachers, and guidance counselors about List College.
• Oversee management and evaluation of admissions applications to select qualified candidates.
• Communication with prospective students to encourage campus visits, application submission, and enrollment. Maintain appropriate follow-up with these students regarding the status of their applications for admission.
• Supervisor of six Admissions and Social Media Interns and a cohort of 30+ tour guides and senior interviewers.
• Special projects as assigned.

Operations Responsibilities:

• Utilize admissions technology to drive recruitment and communication planning.
• Plan and implement recruitment trips to schools, synagogues, and communities throughout the admissions cycle.
• Field prospective student, parent, and counselor phone calls and emails.
• Manage the acceptance, rejection, and scholarship letter processes and liaise with high schools regarding all application matters.
• Maintain, update, and execute strategic communication plan to prospective, admitted, and enrolled students based on current and new recruitment strategy.
• Develop weekly statistical reports and analysis of inquiry and applicant pool to enhance recruitment strategies and yield.
• Oversee planning, strategy, and execution for all on- and off-campus events (i.e., open houses, independent college counselor visits, accepted student events, and visiting weekends).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the liberal arts or sciences.
• Strong preference for prior admissions and/or recruitment experience.
• Experience working with teens/young adults.
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative, and cultivate relationships and partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills—both public speaking and one-on-one.
• Computer skills and experience with complex data systems.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and time management skills.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

H. L. Miller Cantorial School Director and Hazzan-in-Residence, Block-Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts

Location: New York, New York (4 days a week in person at JTS. No High Holidays responsibilities; very occasional Shabbat responsibilities)
Salary: $120,000–145,000

Description of the Position:

The JTS Division of Religious Leadership (DRL) seeks an inspiring, creative, empathic, and wise Director of the H.L. Miller Cantorial School to help train and shape the next generation of Conservative cantors. Our new Director will have a vision for the changing nature of the cantorate and how to prepare students with the musical and Jewish depth and breadth to serve and inspire the Jewish people. Reporting directly to the dean of the DRL (Rabbi Ayelet S. Cohen), the Cantorial School Director works closely as a member of the DRL leadership team to set the tone for the Cantorial School, creating an environment which fosters deep Jewish learning, spiritual development, academic inquiry, and musical excellence.

The Hazzan in Residence of the Block/Kolker Center will function as a creative thought partner with the Center Director (Rabbi Jan Uhrbach) in developing and growing the work of the Center. This position is envisioned as a close collaboration with the Center Director in creatively re-envisioning ritual arts and further integrating the Center’s work with the Cantorial School and other JTS schools.

Cantorial School Director Responsibilities:

• Oversight and management of the school’s academic program, including curriculum development, student advisement, teaching, internship placement, and scheduling.
• Teaching and mentoring of students.
• Organizing and supervising student performances and occasional public concerts.
• Assist the Enrollment team in recruitment of new students.
• Represent CS in DRL lay board meetings and events.
• Support Development staff in work with donors and alumni.

Block/Kolker Responsibilities:

• Producing (a) events and music resources, focusing especially on concerts and recordings of new liturgical music and other ways of exploring the intersection of music and spirituality
• Periodic prayer services co-crafted with the Director, for students and/or the general public, modelling innovative, experimental and best practices in prayer leadership and ritual.

Professional Qualifications:

• Leadership and educational skills appropriate for working with varies constituents, including students, laypeople, team members, and a variety of other departments across the institution, as iterated above.
• Demonstrated capacity of budget development and management.
• A team player with a collaborative working style; strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy; superb listening and influencing skills; the ability to cultivate and sustain trust and credibility with colleagues and build unity around difficult issues; an active listener, facilitator, convener, and mediator.
• A sophisticated understanding of JTS’s mission and an eagerness to serve as a steward of
  its resources.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Maturity, sound judgment, presence, resilience, optimism, and good humor.
• Certification as a cantor and an MA in a related field.
• At least 7 years of professional experience required.

Senior Mechanic

Location: New York, New York
Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: $22.50 per hour

Description of the Position:

The Senior “A” Mechanic is primarily responsible for providing maintenance support to the JTS
community. Must have knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire systems. Must
possess and maintain certificates of fitness in low pressure boiler, standpipe/sprinkler, and air
compressor operation. Must have competence in safe use of hand and power tools. Must have
over 10 years of experience in the field and/or training with a Professional Trade School.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows verbal and written instructions and guidelines as required by Maintenance supervisory staff or Director of Operations.
• Prepares or assists in preparation for events, including equipment setup, as required.
• Is able to lift a minimum weight of 40 pounds.
• Reports to the Maintenance Manager any violations relating to health or safety issues in the institution as a whole, including offices, classrooms, event spaces, and student living areas.
• Has working knowledge of New York City codes and advanced principles regarding electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and heating/ventilation/air (HVAC) practices and building boilers, including troubleshooting methods.
• Maintains building mechanical equipment in order to preserve a safe environment and is able to assist and cover for the Chief Mechanic regarding all mechanical systems to insure proper operation and comfortable space temperatures.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
• Assists in snow removal as required by Maintenance supervisory staff.
• Responds to emergency-related situations during off hours on an on-call basis as required by Maintenance supervisory staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Maintenance supervisory staff.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire systems.
• Must possess and maintain certificates of fitness in low pressure boiler, standpipe/sprinkler, andair compressor operation.
• Must have competence in safe use of hand and power tools.
• Must have over 10 years of experience in the field and/or training with a Professional TradeSchool.

Chief Mechanic

Location: New York, New York
Position Status: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Pay Rate: $21.25 per hour

Description of the Position:

The Chief Mechanic is primarily responsible for providing maintenance support to the JTS
community. Must possess and maintain certificates of fitness in low pressure boiler,
standpipe/sprinkler, and air compressor operation and NYC refrigeration certification. Must
have experience working with all aspects of HVAC systems. Must have competence in safe use
of hand and power tools, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems, and mechanical systems with
at least 10 years of experience in the field and/or training with a Professional Trade School.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows verbal and written instructions and guidelines as required by Maintenance supervisory staff or Director of Operations.
• Responsible for a.m. checks each day of all mechanical systems to insure proper operation and comfortable space temperatures prior to the school being open and throughout the day.
• Responsible to make sure that the building’s fire alarm system is operational each day, and to perform weekly and monthly checks as per NFPA codes.
• Prepares or assists in preparation for events, including equipment setup, as required by Maintenance supervisory staff.
• Is able to lift a minimum weight of 40 pounds.
• Reports to the Maintenance Manager any violations relating to health or safety issues in the institution as a whole, including offices, classrooms, event spaces, and student living areas.
• Has working knowledge of New York City codes and advanced principles regarding electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and heating/ventilation/air (HVAC) practices.
• Maintains building mechanical equipment in order to preserve a safe environment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to work with automated building maintenance systems (BMS).
• Responsible for taking and recording HVAC systems chemical readings.
• Assists in snow removal as required by Maintenance supervisory staff.
• Responds to emergency-related situations during off hours on an on-call basis as required by Maintenance supervisory staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Maintenance supervisory staff or Director of Operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess and maintain certificates of fitness in low pressure boiler, standpipe/sprinkler, and
  air compressor operation.
• Must have experience working with all aspects of HVAC systems.
• Must have competence in safe use of hand and power tools, electrical, plumbing, fire safety,
  systems, and mechanical systems with at least 10 years of experience in the field and/or
  training with a Professional Trade School.

Security Officer

Location: New York, New York
Position Status: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Pay Rate: $16.33 per hour

Description of the Position:

The Jewish Theological Seminary is currently searching for a Security Officer to work in our
Security Department. This position requires various Sunday through Saturday shifts for a
minimum of 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime and holiday work as assigned. The
Security Officer reports to the Captain.

The Security Officer is primarily responsible for safeguarding the life and property of the
University community. Qualified candidates must have NY state certification, must possess 8-
hour and 16-hour training certificates, and will be responsible for maintaining 8-hour annual
training re-certification

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides the Seminary community, as well as visitors, with a high level of security while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Able to stand on post for extended periods of time.
• Possesses good written and verbal skills.
• Ensures 100% access control, utilizing standing procedures and protocol.
• Monitors and maintains visual surveillance of all security-related equipment.
• Maintains accurate logbook and personal memo book entries as relates to occurrences
  and incidents
• Responds to emergency situations, including cases requiring first aid.
• Regularly patrols premises to ensure safety and security.
• Reports all unsafe and/or dangerous conditions detected during patrols to Security
  supervisory staff and to the Office of Facilities Management in a timely manner.
• Reports all issues related to maintenance concerns to Maintenance supervisory staff in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

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.