Student Life

Bar-Ilan University's International School is looking for a Student Life & Welfare Coordinator who can turn a diverse group of international students into a real community. This is a hands-on, people-centered role where you shape the social heartbeat of the school. You'll build experiences that help students feel at home in a new country, introduce them to local culture, create memorable events, and make sure they always have someone looking out for them. It's a mix of creativity, cultural curiosity, and practical leadership, with plenty of space to try new ideas and make an impact that students actually feel in their daily lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate, and manage social activities and trips for international students
• Operate and develop the International Student Social Club
• Organize holiday and cultural events based on students' backgrounds, religions, and countries of origin
• Build partnerships and joint activities with social organizations in Israel
• Participate in events organized by the Student Union and additional campus bodies
• Introduce students to Jewish life and culture in Israel
• Identify and connect students with local host families
• Establish and manage a peer-mentoring program
• Supervise additional social guides and volunteers
• Identify student wellbeing concerns and coordinate support with the university's welfare services
• Communicate with student families in emergency or security-related situations
• Carry out additional projects and assignments as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Proven experience planning and leading social, cultural, or community activities
• Strong background in event planning and execution
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff, volunteers, or student teams
• Experience in a similar student-life, community-engagement, or welfare role is an advantage
• Confident use of social media platforms for community engagement
• Familiarity with graphic/design tools for creating event materials
• Solid project-management skills, including multitasking and meeting deadlines
• Excellent command of Hebrew and English, written and spoken
• High level of service orientation and responsiveness
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating smoothly with multiple stakeholders
• Strong coordination skills across different units and systems
• Flexibility to work during non-standard hours when events or student needs require it
• Experience with AI-powered tools is an advantage
• Ability to work from home when needed
• Commitment to the university's values, culture, and educational mission

Additional Information

BIU encourages diversity in hiring and welcomes applicants from all sectors of Israeli society, including individuals with disabilities. The university may require external assessment tests as part of the selection process. The position is open to all genders.

Employment Type: Full-time (100%)

Contract Type: Special contract position