Interim Director at Hillel TMU (Toronto Metropolitan University)

Hillel International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in downtown Toronto seeks an Interim Director to engage Jewish students and transform campus life. The role involves supervising staff, supporting student leaders, and developing community strategies. Offering a competitive salary range of $65,000-$75,000, this contract position runs until April 30, 2026. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of experience in related fields.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical and health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build on the current leadership model by engaging and supporting students.
• Identify uninvolved student populations and develop strategies to engage them.
• Supervise and mentor Hillel TMU staff.

Skills

Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to connect to university students

Leadership capabilities

Patience and excellent listening skills

Knowledge of Jewish culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Interim Director at Hillel TMU (Toronto Metropolitan University)

Interim Director

The Director at Hillel TMU is a creative and engaging individual with a strong sense of Jewish leadership and a bold vision to transform Jewish life on campus. Hillel Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is seeking a creative and engaging individual with a strong Jewish and Israel background, and is capable of working both independently and as part of a team. You are warm and welcoming, and can bring your passion for building Jewish community to this downtown Toronto campus. You will inspire and mentor students, and will use these skills to engage students and drive Hillel’s mission, values and goals. You will have an entrepreneurial spirit and be flexible and adaptable in building strategy and approach to an evolving and expanding Hillel.

This is a contract position running through April 30, 2026.

Reports to: Sr. VP Campus Life

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Build on the current leadership model by engaging and supporting students and interns
• Advise and support the student leaders and their initiatives
• Identify leadership development opportunities for empowering students

Engagement & Program Development

• Be a visible Jewish presence on campus.
• Identify uninvolved student populations and develop strategies for contacting and engaging them.
• Develop one-on-one relationships with Jewish students by meeting them where they live, work and/or study, utilizing creative methods to reach and engage them.
• Play a key role in planning and evaluating all programming.
• Be an experiential Jewish educator who nurtures the Jewish growth of others through conversations and actions.
• Add accessible Jewish content and depth to programs on campus.

Advocacy

• Provide immediate on-site assistance in managing advocacy strategies and crises, supported by the Sr. Director of Advocacy.
• Develop proactive advocacy strategies with the Director of Advocacy to meet the campus’s needs, maximising the full array of national and local advocacy services.
• Monitor antisemitic and anti-Israel activities on campus, including on social media, and guide responses.
• Develop/maintain strong relationships with the TMU administration.

Human Resource Management

• Supervise and mentor Hillel TMU staff, with attention to both their productivity and professional growth.
• Provide opportunities for ongoing professional development and education by ensuring staff participate in appropriate conferences and training.
• Participate in ongoing Jewish learning and professional development - Individually and with colleagues.

Publicity, External Relations, and Philanthropy

• Act as a campus liaison for external groups, including Birthright Israel & Masa (campus recruitment, and follow-through activities).
• Support Hillel's fundraising efforts by collaborating with the campus and Development team.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain email lists and CRM database to ensure accurate and effective information management.
• Manage Hillel TMU’s facility, programming, and administrative budget.
• Ensure that Senior Leadership is provided with content that can be shared with key stakeholders.
• Gather data for fundraising communications.
• Participate in regular professional supervision and staff meetings.
• Apply for additional funding and secure program grants from partner organizations, where applicable.

What you’ll bring to the job:

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree, with 5+ years relevant work experience
• Well-versed in Jewish culture with access to educational resources and topics.
• A deep commitment to Israel and a nuanced understanding of effective engagement, education, and advocacy strategies.
• Ability to connect to university students, patience, and excellent listening skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a larger provincial team.
• Knowledge about network management and social networking processes.
• Energy, a sense of humor, flexibility and maturity.

What you’ll get out of the position:

• Competitive salary in the non-profit marketplace. The annual salary range is $65,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical and health benefits, including Long Term Disability coverage and Life Insurance, generous paid vacation, sick and mental health days.
• Great professional development, coaching and mentoring, and skill building opportunities.
• Amazing colleagues and a fun and fast paced work environment.
• This position has a desired immediate start date.

About Hillel Ontario

Hillel Ontario serves approximately 14,000 Jewish students across nine universities, and is the largest regional Hillel system in the world. A model for the Hillel movement, Hillel Ontario was created on October 1, 2015 and strives to inspire every Jewish student in Ontario to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.

About York TMU

Hillel TMU is located in downtown Toronto and serves a primarily commuter student population. It is a launching pad for Jewish activity, catering to the needs and diverse interests of students. Hillel TMU ensures that emerging adults can find their own meaningful paths to Jewish identity. Hillel TMU seeks to engage every Jewish university student, from those with strong Jewish backgrounds to those with none at all. Student-designed and student-led programs challenge them to learn and grow, choosing from an array of religious, cultural, political and social options based on individual interests.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hillel Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, religion, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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.

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