First Generation Student Program Coordinator Jobs in Kingston, ON

Start Date: Aug 3, 2026

Reports to: Director, Hillel Queen's

Position: Full-time, temporary contract position covering a leave.

The Engagement and Wellness Coordinator at Hillel enhances the student experience by fostering meaningful connections, cultivating community, and creating opportunities for personal growth and leadership development through a wellness-informed approach. Through relationship-building, innovative programming, and individualized mentorship, the Coordinator helps students develop a strong sense of belonging, deepen their engagement in Jewish campus life, and navigate their university experience with confidence.

This role takes a proactive and strategic approach to student engagement, building authentic relationships, identifying emerging student needs and trends, and designing initiatives that promote connection, resilience, and overall wellbeing. By thoughtfully connecting students to opportunities, resources, and support networks, the Coordinator plays a key role in creating a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving campus community.

The programming focuses on:

1. Student engagement initiatives that foster belonging, meaningful relationships, and active participation in Jewish campus life.
2. Wellness and educational programming that promotes healthy habits, resilience, and life skills.
3. Mentorship and resource navigation that help students access opportunities, build confidence, and reach their goals.

• Serve as a key member of the Hillel staff team, building meaningful relationships with students and fostering engagement in Jewish campus life.
• Stay connected to student interests, experiences, and emerging campus trends to help shape meaningful engagement opportunities and wellness initiatives.
• Support students in the development and implementation of wellness-related events and activities.
• Develop and implement strategic engagement, wellness, and student success initiatives.
• Provide in-the-moment support to students in crisis, case management, and referral to appropriate resources.
• Maintain confidential records of students with whom there is involvement.

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (Masters level preferred)
• Experience working in community organizations or social services 
• A passion for student engagement, wellbeing, community-building, and helping others thrive
• A commitment to creating inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environments for diverse student populations
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect authentically with students
• Experience planning, facilitating, or supporting programs, events, or community initiatives
• Case management experience and desire to advocate for others
• Professional written and verbal communication skills  
• Strong organization, time management and multitasking abilities
• Self-starter, takes initiative, and motivated  
• Social media skill set
• Works collaboratively in a team-based setting

• Salary of $55,000
• Benefits include Health Benefits, corporate cell phone program, family friendly and flexible work environment
• Weekly supervision from the campus director and support of a greater interdisciplinary team
• A cohort experience with professional development and  professional development support through Hillel Ontario and Hillel International
• Participation in a community of practice with professionals from Hillels across the movement
• An opportunity to be part of engaging and nurturing the next generation of global Jewish leaders
• Flexible 

With a tight-knit, relationship-driven campus culture, Queen's has grown into one of the largest Hillel's in Canada with a reputation for fostering a strong sense of community, and that's deeply reflected in Jewish student life. Students are highly engaged, open to deep relationships with staff, and enthusiastic about both social and values-driven programming. Students are curious, thoughtful, and often come from diverse Jewish and political backgrounds. The team here works collaboratively and creatively, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, experimentation, and leadership development.

Hillel Ontario is the largest Hillel organization affiliated with Hillel International, supporting over 14,000 Jewish students across nine Universities in Ontario.  Hillel engages with, empowers, and inspires the leadership of more Jewish university and college students than all other endeavours combined.  By promoting Jewish identity through life-changing trips and campus initiatives, cultivating student leadership, and embracing religious and political diversity in an inclusive environment, students learn to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Jewish people and the world while they grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually.  In the end, our mission is to enrich the lives of Ontario Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish community, Israel, and the world.

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 offenses, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.