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Jewish Advisor Posting Number: 493946 Type of Position: Part-time Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Categories: Administration Position Title Jewish Advisor Department/School Spiritual Life & Service Salary/Pay Rate $40/hour - $50/hour Job Summary Marist University in Poughkeepsie, New York is seeking our next Jewish Advisor to lead and support Jewish life on campus. The Jewish Advisor is a part-time staff member in Spiritual Life and Service that logs approximately 6 hours per week when class is in session. Marist welcomes applications from ordained rabbis, cantors, or non-ordained Jewish spiritual leaders. The advisor provides 1‑on‑1 support to individual students, creates community within and among our Jewish students, and contributes programming both independently and collaboratively. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required 1‑3 years of relevant experience expected. Essential Functions Provide primary outreach to Jewish students at Marist, offer counseling and support regarding Jewish identity development, and serve as a resource on issues related to Jewish life, religion, and culture. Liaise between Marist and the local Poughkeepsie/Hudson Valley Jewish community, and consult with parents of current and prospective students about Jewish life on campus. Serve as the staff advisor to Marist Hillel club, develop relationships with Hillel leadership, attend meetings when possible, and create connections with the national Hillel organization and other local chapters. Organize and lead bi‑monthly Shabbat services, facilitate student participation and leadership in Shabbat, and assist with student registration and transportation for High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) services locally. Collaborate with SLS and Hillel to organize and lead other holiday events such as Sukkot, Passover seder, and a Hanukkah party. Serve on the Holocaust Memorial Committee and attend the spring event; attend the fall Effron Lecture in Jewish Studies; attend staff meetings in Spiritual Life and Service as needed. Other duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree preferred. Required Application Documents Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References About the Department/School Marist's Department of Spiritual Life and Service supports the spiritual and religious needs of our Marist students. We promote the integration of the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—by fostering an environment of celebration, service, and education. Service and Outreach Students engage in various service activities, such as weekly opportunities at schools, assisted living facilities, and special projects and trips. They connect their passion for helping others with local, national, and global communities. Religious Diversity We celebrate diversity in all faith traditions by providing opportunities for students to grow in their spiritual and religious lives. We promote awareness and dialogue about various faith traditions, cultivating mutual understanding, respect, and harmony. About Marist University Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four‑year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre‑professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy—and over 70 programs offering a variety of international study—Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well‑being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, encouraging them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist is often listed as a top institution by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit Equal Employment Statement Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups. Marist's policy of non‑discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law. Employment Dates Advertised: November 24, 2025 (Eastern Standard Time) Applications close: Open Until Filled #J-18808-Ljbffr Marist University

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