JSU Director of Growth and Expansion

Job description

About Us: NCSY, a program of the Orthodox Union, connects with Jewish teens through innovative social and recreational programs to develop a positive Jewish identity. NCSY inspires teens through informal Jewish education, retreats, and summer programs, and empowers them through leadership development to become committed leaders of the Jewish community. A JSU Club is a school-based Jewish student group providing Jewish teens in public and non-Jewish private high schools with meaningful opportunities to connect, learn, and build community. Through engaging discussions, social activities, leadership development, and Jewish experiences, JSU clubs foster identity, belonging, and pride in a warm and inclusive environment. The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, advocacy programs, programs for the disabled, religious study programs, and international units. The OU also maintains the world-renowned kosher certification service whose Ⓤ symbol appears on many kosher commercial and consumer food products. Position Overview: JSU is positioned for significant expansion, supported by new investment and a bold organizational goal: to meaningfully engage 100,000 Jewish teens — nearly one in three Jewish high school students in North America — within the next three years. The JSU Director of Growth and Expansion will lead the strategy, build systems, and develop partnerships that allow JSU to expand while ensuring growth is measurable and sustainable. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution and is a critical component of JSU's plan to grow programming breadth and depth. Responsibilities: Strategic Growth & Expansion • Identify and prioritize target geographies, schools, and communities for expansion • Research where clubs and teen engagement efforts exist outside the JSU umbrella and assess opportunities for integration • Develop and execute expansion strategies aligned with JSU's three-year growth goals • Generate and pilot creative models for growth while maintaining program quality and mission alignment Data, Metrics & Systems • Define, refine, and oversee core metrics related to growth, engagement, retention, and impact • Ensure consistent systems and methodologies for tracking expansion across key regions • Analyze data to inform strategic decisions • Prepare clear reports and insights for senior leadership and stakeholders Retention, Reengagement & Pipeline • Lead strategy for retention and repeat engagement across the JSU ecosystem • Develop summer reengagement and continuity strategies to reduce drop-off between school years • Advance JSU's middle school strategy to strengthen the long-term pipeline into high school programming • Identify engagement gaps and design solutions to improve long-term participation Partnerships & External Relationships • Build and manage strategic partnerships with organizations such as JCCs, BBYO, Jewish middle schools, and other communal organizations • Strengthen relationships with school leadership, faculty, and boards Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in growth, strategy, expansion, or program development roles • Demonstrated success scaling programs or initiatives across multiple sites or regions • Experience working with schools, nonprofits, or communal organizations • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills • Strategic and systems-level thinking • Data-driven decision-making • Relationship-building and partnership development • Cross-functional leadership and collaboration • Program innovation and execution • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Benefits: Health insurance through ICHRA — choose your own plan with generous OU contribution toward your premium. Annual BeniComp stipend covering eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses. Group dental and vision through MetLife. Additional perks: • 10 paid sick days • 10–15 paid vacation days • Paid Jewish and Federal holidays • Short Fridays to accommodate Sabbath observance • Free life and disability insurance • Discounted continuing education opportunities • 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer match after 3 years Salary: $85,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience.