Founded in 1886, the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) has a mission to preserve the knowledge and practice of historical Judaism. Today, it is the leading institution of Jewish learning and spiritual center of Conservative Judaism in the United States. By educating students through a variety of degree and adult enrichment programs, JTS prepares leaders for hundreds of congregations, schools, universities, federations, summer camps, and Jewish cultural organizations worldwide. In addition to its degree programs, JTS also offers professional training programs through its various institutes, centers, and conferences, as well as community-focused learning, including online classes, a pre-college summer institute, and public lectures and events.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Development, the Senior Director of Advancement Services provides strategic leadership to support the entire development effort of the Jewish Theological Seminary. S/He will have responsibility for the database, prospect management and research, and gift-processing functions. JTS seeks a hands-on leader who will take initiative and collaborate across the organization, who understands departmental data needs, and who will work with development leadership to strategize on how to capitalize on existing resources in the support of philanthropy at JTS.