Manager of Post Grad Initiatives at Hillel Ontario

Job Title: Manager of Post Grad Initiatives

Reports to: Director of Engagement and Innovation

Term: Full- time 4-year grant-funded position (). Renewal subject to funding.

Salary: $50000 - $60000

About Hillel Ontario

Hillel Ontario serves 14000 Jewish students across nine universitiesthe 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 isnt enoughwe need innovation.

Were 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. Youll 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 youll shape how Jewish life feels across Ontariofor students and recent grads. This role is

What Youll 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 2127) 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 Ontarios 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 doesnt) 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 professionalswhat 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 Torontos 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 1000 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.