Assistant Director of Youth Programs, Masor S in Sherman Oaks, California at American Jewish University

Employer: American Jewish University

Job Title: Assistant Director of Youth Programs, Masor School for Jewish

Education and Leadership

Status: Exempt

Hours: 35 hours/week

Location: 4 days/week in person (Sherman Oaks), Friday remote

Supervisor: Dean, Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership

About American Jewish University

American Jewish University (AJU)’s mission is singularly focused on the future of Jewish life in North America—training and educating the next generation of rabbis, educators, professionals, and lay leaders, and creating innovative, dynamic pathways for Jewish learning and living. With campuses in Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, and Simi Valley, CA, along with distance education programs that reach learners across the nation and around the world, AJU is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education offering degree-granting and for-credit academic programs, as well as community-based (non-formal academic) learning opportunities.

AJU offers a variety of degree-granting programming, such as fully online programs in early childhood education at the BA, MA, EdD, and certificate levels, as well as an EdD in Jewish Education and Communal Leadership. The University also offers an in-person MA in Rabbinic Studies and ordains Conservative rabbis. In addition, AJU delivers for-credit online supplemental undergraduate programming to high school students and teens nationwide. In 2024–25, the University enrolled 150 full-time equivalent (FTE) students across all programs.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Dean, the Assistant Director of Youth Programs for the Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership provides both operational support and strategic direction for the School’s supplemental for-credit online undergraduate offerings. These offerings consist of undergraduate-level courses that do not lead to a full-time status at AJU, where credits earned are less than 50% of a degree and not leading to an AJU undergraduate degree. Under the Dean’s supervision, the Assistant Director oversees youth programming, including operations, continuous course improvement, and quality assurance, while contributing to program expansion and long-term sustainability. 5000 Van Nu

This position will focus on driving outreach initiatives, strengthening recruitment efforts, and supporting sustained enrollment growth. The Assistant Director develops and executes strategic recruitment initiatives, builds and maintains partnerships with Jewish teen-serving organizations and community stakeholders, and represents the school through events, presentations, and external engagement. Responsibilities include cultivating a pipeline of prospective students and identifying opportunities to expand program reach through networks, partnerships, and targeted outreach. During the 2026-27 academic year, the primary focus will be to expand programming through partnership development, community engagement, and data-informed recruitment strategies that increase awareness, participation, and enrollment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Outreach, Admissions, & Enrollment Management 55%

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies, resources, and analyze data to recruit prospective external communities.
• Prepare, manage, and actively participate in recruitment programs and events.
• Represent the institution externally in recruitment and community outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate on recruitment and marketing/advertising strategies and materials.
• Support the recruitment of prospective students to programs in conjunction with external and School efforts.
• Present to individual students, families, organizations, and groups of prospective students and community members.
• Monitor recruitment initiatives and develop accurate applicant and inquiry reports on a regular basis to determine recruitment program effectiveness.
• Develop collaborative working relationships across the University that contribute to an integrated student recruitment approach.
• Monitor compliance with all admission standards, annually evaluating initiatives to improve processes, efficacy, and goal attainment.
• Annually audit and update any enrollment or admission related webpages based on accuracy.

Youth Program Operations 40%

• Provide operational oversight to undergraduate youth offerings
• Assess the needs of partners in a systematic and analytical manner. This will include networking and collaborating with organizations and relevant groups.
• Partner with organizations to develop a network and build a pipeline for students seeking interest in the program.
• Provide community volunteers/facilitators with regular support and training, which may include guiding prompts and support for optional in-person discussions/interactions.
• Assess and evaluate program impact using clear, data-driven methods, focusing on both immediate results and longer-term changes in participant practices.
• Support strategies to increase scholarship opportunities for students through grant writing and/or partnerships with AJU’s Advancement Office.
• Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to develop and produce outreach content. This may include content for social media (e.g., Tik Tok, Facebook, LinkedIn, blogs, e-learning, etc.).

Support and Other Related Duties 5%

• Office management, customer service, and administrative operations as needed in a highly collaborative environment.
• Complete other admissions and recruitment program related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No Supervisory Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• • Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree preferred, MBA strongly preferred.
• • Minimum 2-5 years of experience in school admissions or services/education, preferably in outreach, recruiting, or advising.
• • Strong customer service orientation with collaborative work style.
• • The ability to work independently or with minimal supervision is critical. This individual must possess the characteristics of initiative, cooperativeness, loyalty, and integrity.
• • Experience working with recruitment/admissions data analysis and reporting.
• • Proficient in the use of technology including Word, Excel, CRMs, LMS (Canvas), web applications, and student information systems.
• • Ability to work effectively with a variety of constituencies including students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, trustees, government and nonprofit officials, and business leaders in a manner that positively portrays AJU and its programs, personnel, and mission.
• • Ability to oversee multiple diverse projects at one time.
• • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but only after full disclosure by the applicant.

• • With or without assistance: ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around campus and other locations
• • Ability to communicate both in person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly; mental capacity to make decisions and follow through with directions.
• • Ability to follow safety and security practices.
• • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• • Ability to bend, stoop, reach and grasp as required to perform responsibilities.
• • Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and computer mouse functions.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel to site visits, recruitment events, or conferences.

This may not be all inclusive and responsibilities may change over time.