Manager of Post Grad Initiatives at Hillel Ontario at Hillel International

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Non-Profit, Higher Education, Community ServicesIndustries

Requirements

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 (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
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

Responsibilities

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
Use Hillel Ontario’s CRM and student surveys to evaluate engagement, track participation, and guide decision-making
Conduct annual student survey
Hold informal focus groups with students across various campuses through regular staff and student leader debriefs to assess program quality and emerging needs
Perform 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

Skills

Community Engagement

Strategy Development

Event Planning

Leadership

Networking

Innovation

Mentorship

Hillel International

Supports Jewish students through education and community

About Hillel International

Hillel International serves Jewish college students by providing educational and cultural programming, scholarships, and fellowships. The organization focuses on enriching the lives of approximately 160,000 Jewish students annually, helping them connect with their heritage and fostering a strong sense of community and identity. Hillel's programs include the Azrieli Fellows Program for postdoctoral research in Israel and the Bernard B. and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship Fund for students from Duluth high schools. Unlike other organizations, Hillel emphasizes inclusivity and leadership development, creating a welcoming environment for students to explore their Jewish identity. The goal of Hillel International is to support and enhance the academic and personal growth of Jewish students while ensuring they remain engaged with their community.

None, NoneHeadquarters

1923Year Founded

$46.4MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Social Impact, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

Increased antisemitic incidents may deter student participation in Hillel's programs.

Heightened security needs could strain financial resources, affecting programming.

Pro-Israel advocacy may alienate students with differing views on Middle East policy.

Differentiation

Hillel International is the largest Jewish campus organization globally, serving 160,000 students annually.

It offers unique programs like the Azrieli Fellows Program and Brusin Scholarship Fund.

Hillel's focus on inclusivity and leadership development sets it apart in higher education.

Upsides

Digital engagement can broaden Hillel's reach to non-campus Jewish students.

Collaborations with tech companies enhance Hillel's educational and cultural programming.

Growing interest in DEI initiatives aligns with Hillel's mission for inclusivity.

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