Deputy Director, Network Department

About the Organization:

UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year.

Position Summary:

UJA-Federation supports hundreds of nonprofits, large and small, to meet the needs of Jewish communities in New York, Israel, and around the world. At the center of this ecosystem are UJA’s 63 core partner agencies serving communities and individuals across the five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island. The Network Department’s mandate is to foster thriving institutions positioned to serve today’s populations and tomorrow’s emerging needs. Network provides approximately $40 million annually in grants and non-financial resources such as expert consultants, supportive professional networks, and cohort learning to ensure the organizational health and efficacy of our closest partners.

The Deputy Director oversees the strategic and operational management of the Network Department in close partnership with the Managing Director (MD). Included in this role is oversight of departmental planning across content areas, committees and work groups; coordination of work among related content areas to assure alignment across strategies; participating in cross-departmental initiatives connected to the work of the department.

The Deputy Director assists in the overall management and direction setting for the Network Department, including:

• Generating new priorities, strategic directions and areas for investment.
• Having general and ongoing familiarity with all department work.
• Consultation with planning professionals and operational consulting with operations professionals.
• Consultation on appropriation materials, budget design, dashboard preparation and planning reflection and assessment documents.
• Active involvement in setting Network planning priorities, annual goal setting, and monitoring implementation timelines across content areas.

The Deputy Director will:

• Play a lead role in managing research and evaluation projects, in partnership with Network team, Data and Insights team, and others in CPER.
• Design and lead a process to ensure appropriate and ongoing documentation of Network Department overall portfolio of work, accomplishments and decision-making processes.
• Represent the department, its priorities and strategic directions, at internal and external meetings and conferences.
• Support individual and staff development for the department, including developing systems in conjunction with other departmental managers for the most efficient management of the Department.
• Coordination, leadership and staffing for inter-department work groups and other organizational planning and research groups.

Management responsibilities include:

• Direct supervision of 2-3 departmental professionals.
• Work as active member of the Network Department manager team.
• Provide assistance, consultation, coordination and oversight to staff responsible for varied content areas.
• Convene and lead ad hoc lay groups, as needed.
• Facilitate ongoing skill building for Network team and individual professionals.

The Deputy Director will also be responsible for leading or participating in content projects that may include:

• Working in collaboration with the Government Relations Department to advance UJA’s legislative and budgetary agenda to benefit our core partner agencies. The position provides tactical and thought partnership in support of a variety of government-related efforts, and may include:
  • Active engagement with core partner leaders to understand critical needs and develop strategic responses
  • Participation in issue-oriented coalitions
  • Supporting efforts to secure government dollars for critical infrastructure projects within the network
  • Developing responses to government actions
• Working in collaboration with facilities’ experts and an internal UJA team, play a lead role in addressing the needs of aging Jewish buildings in UJA’s network and ensuring they are accessible, structurally sound, modernized and able to meet the needs of future generations. Work may include:
  • Participating in team site visits.
  • Project management for one or more building projects.
  • Proposal development.
  • Collaboration with fundraising colleagues.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Advanced degree preferred, with a minimum of 10 years of related professional experience in a federation or similar organization.
• Experience in supervision and management.
• Highly developed research, planning, and communication skills.
• Strong relationship builder – with lay leaders, agency executives, and other constituents.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
• Ability to learn new technology systems.
• Ability to juggle many projects in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
• Flexibility, curiosity, and a creative and proactive thinker.
• Experience working in or connected to city or state government, a plus.

Salary Information

The salary range for this role is $130,000-$135,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.

Reporting Line:

This role reports to the Managing Director, Network Department and is a hybrid position, with a set three days/week in office.

Great Perks. Because We Appreciate Great Employees.

TIME OFF

We offer a generous number of vacation days and have the Jewish holidays off as well. Fridays our offices close early (October to March at 3:00 pm and April to September at 4:00 pm). All so you can relax and recharge.

HYBRID MODEL

We’re operating on a hybrid work model: three set days in the office and two days remote. So enjoy the best of both worlds — the comforts of home and the energy of the office.

HEALTH CARE

UJA provides a top-tier medical, dental, and vision plan, along with a flexible spending account. We also offer life insurance. And for a small cost you can take part in on-site yoga and exercise classes at our Manhattan office. Wellness matters to us.

PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT

UJA employees can enroll in a pension plan and tax deferred annuity.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Classes, workshops, and compelling speakers will keep you at the top of your game.

COMMUNITY

We come together as a staff to commemorate holidays (from Rosh Hashanah to MLK Day), volunteer at nonprofits, and celebrate our accomplishments together. (Our chocolate chip cookies are legendary!)