Director of Student Leadership at Hillel Ontario
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Job Summary
Director of Student Leadership
Hillel Ontario - Hybrid
Salary: $70000.00 - $75000.00
About the Role
Hillel Ontario is launching a bold strategic Student Leadership & Empowerment initiative that trains inspires and supports Jewish and non-Jewish allies to become more involved in leadership roles across campuses. At the heart of this initiative will be the Director of Student Leadership a visionary and hands-on leader responsible for creating launching and scaling a new generation of empowered Jewish student leaders and allies across Ontario campuses. This role is for someone passionate about empowering students and cultivating the next generation of changemakers.
This position will develop strategic pipelines to support Jewish students and non-Jewish allies in leadership roles deliver dynamic leadership training and partner with key organizations to bolster Jewish and pro-Israel visibility advocacy and community life.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Development
- Design and launch Student Leadership & Empowerment initiatives across Ontarios campuses.
- Develop and implement leadership development frameworks for Jewish students and allies.
- Identify and cultivate high-potential students for leadership roles starting in their first year.
- Develop metrics-driven plans to increase Jewish student representation in leadership roles by 10% annually.
Program Execution
Launch and oversee:
- A new one-day student leadership summit (gathering) in the first semester
- A first-year leadership pilot program on three campuses.
- Enhanced leadership development workshops for Hillel Ontarios flagship Leadership Summit.
Campus Engagement & Allyship Building
- Train support and mentor student leaders
- Cultivate non-Jewish student allies through targeted programming and outreach.
- Support and grow participation in partner-led initiatives
Partnerships & Collaboration
- Strengthen and grow partnerships with CJPAC Stand With Us Canada and other relevant advocacy and civic engagement organizations.
- Collaborate with campus directors and Hillel Ontario central staff to ensure cohesion and impact.
Evaluation & Impact
- Establish clear KPIs to measure leadership pipeline growth student advocacy and program outcomes.
- Support the development of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders including funders.
Qualifications & Skills
- 7 years of relevant experience in leadership development community organizing civic engagement/advocacy Jewish communal work. Political experience would be considered a significant advantage.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring young leaders and working with diverse student populations.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Deep understanding of Jewish campus life antisemitism Israel engagement and allyship-building.
- Proven success in building and scaling leadership or empowerment programs.
- Excellent communication facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Preferred But Not Required
- Experience working in the Jewish nonprofit world or on university campuses.
- Knowledge of the Ontario post-secondary ecosystem.
Why Join Hillel Ontario
Hillel Ontario serves over 14000 Jewish students across nine universities and is the largest regional Hillel in the world. We are passionate about inspiring Jewish students to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life learning and Israel. By joining our team youll be part of a collaborative and innovative environment committed to empowering the next generation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous vacation and Jewish holiday policy
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership training
- A dynamic mission-driven team making real impact
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
Hillel Ontario is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race religion gender identity sexual orientation or disability.
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, serving students at 850 colleges and universities across the globe.
