Job Title: Manager of Post Grad Initiatives
Reports to: Director of Engagement and Innovation
Term: Full- time
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
ABOUT HILLEL ONTARIO
Hillel Ontario serves 14,000 Jewish students across nine universities—the
largest regional Hillel in the world. In a time of rising antisemitism and
increased need for connection, Hillel has become a hub for safety, community,
and Jewish pride. In 2024 alone, student engagement increased by over 40%, and
we continue to grow.
But growth isn't enough—we need innovation.
We’re hiring a Manager of Post Grad Initiatives to build a cadre of Jewish
graduate students, and young adults, and create connections for students that
advance their future career path.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a bold, creative leader to build a cross-campus strategy that
leads to:
- Jewish graduate students and young adults feeling a renewed sense of
community and identity.
- Stronger professional networks and clearer post-university pathways for
Jewish students.
- Increased retention of Jewish life involvement post-undergrad.
- Emergence of a new generation of Jewish leaders, both on campus and in their
careers.
- Reduced feeling of isolation among post-graduate students through intentional
community building.
This is not a traditional role. You’ll bring vision and strategy to life by
collaborating with campus teams, launching large-scale social experiences,
piloting new micro-communities, and building post-grad Jewish pathways. From
sports tournaments and parties to professional mixers and mentorship hubs,
you’ll shape how Jewish life feels across Ontario—for students and recent grads.
This role is
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Cross-Campus Engagement & Innovation
- Work with the Director of Innovation to develop & oversee a brand-new
portfolio focused on graduate students and others who are part of their
networks and communities (ages 21–27) including mentorship,
community-building, and career-aligned engagement.
- Build an Ontario wide graduate student network to foster Jewish connection
and support.
- Host career-focused events, including networking nights, speaker panels, and
leadership development workshops.
- Establish Jewish young professional mixers and affinity-based communities
(e.g., STEM grads, law students, medical students, etc.).
- Collaborate with Jewish communal organizations and employers to create job
placement pipelines.
- Develop pathways for post-grad Jewish life, easing the transition from
student to young professional with intention and care.
- Partner with campus directors and engagement staff to pilot new initiatives
and bring programs to life.
Track Impact & Iterate
- Use Hillel Ontario’s CRM and student surveys to evaluate engagement, track
participation, and guide decision-making.
- Annual student survey.
- Informal focus groups with students across various campuses through regular
staff and student leader debriefs to assess program quality and emerging
needs.
- Comparative analysis of engagement growth and student sentiment over time.
- Learn from what works (and what doesn’t) and keep evolving to meet the
moment.
WHO YOU ARE
- A strategic doer and a creative builder.
- Passionate about Jewish identity, celebration, and community.
- Deeply curious about Gen Z and young professionals—what drives them, what
excites them, what they need.
- Someone who gets that Jewish joy is as powerful as Jewish activism.
- A collaborative leader who can think big, move fast, and inspire others to do
the same.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in student engagement, program innovation, or Jewish
communal work.
- Strong program design and project management skills.
- Background or interest in working with young professionals and recent
graduates is a major asset.
- Comfort with data and digital tools (experience with CRM systems is a plus).
- Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed
- Familiarity with Toronto’s Jewish landscape, including key organizations and
individuals
ABOUT HILLEL INTERNATIONAL
In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble
mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new
generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish
students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly
1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As
Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create
lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment
to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish
leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an
accepting and inclusive environment for all.
