Manager, Core Programs

Job Description

The Manager, Core Programs is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of Muss's internally owned core programs, ensuring that each program is clearly structured, aligned across departments, and delivered from preparation through completion at a high standard.

Core Program Portfolio

Core programs include Muss-led programs that are initiated, planned, and delivered by Muss from beginning to end, including:

Be'er Sheva year program
Semester programs
Summer programs
Other internally owned Muss programs as assigned
Any other new program in the future which has these characteristics.

The initial focus of the role will be the Be'er Sheva year program. Additional core programs will be integrated into the role over time, based on organizational priorities and program needs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning and implementation of Muss's core programs, with an initial focus on the Be'er Sheva year program.
Build and maintain program schedules, including educational components, trips, activities, student life, site-based experiences, and key milestones.
Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure that staffing, logistics, education, student life, medical, security, finance, admissions, marketing, and communications are aligned with program needs.
Serve as the central program lead for internal and external communication related to the program.
Monitor program readiness, follow up on open issues, and ensure that key components move forward from planning through delivery.
Support participant engagement, behaviour management, group culture, and experiential enrichment in coordination with relevant staff.
Work closely with the Director of Education and Director of Student Life to ensure that program content and experiences support Muss's educational goals.
Address operational challenges during program delivery and escalate complex or sensitive issues as needed.
Gather feedback, review program outcomes, and recommend improvements for future program cycles.

Qualifications:

Required:

Minimum 3 years of experience in program management, preferably in the fields of education, travel, youth programming, or non-profit operations.
Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs from planning through execution.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage timelines, budgets, and priorities across multiple departments.
Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written); Hebrew proficiency highly preferred.
Ability to lead meetings, manage stakeholder expectations, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience working with or coordinating across departments such as logistics, education, health and safety, finance, and marketing.
Hands-on, proactive approach, with the flexibility to respond to real-time program needs and problem-solving on the ground.

Preferred:

Background in educational travel, youth movements, or immersive learning environments.
Familiarity with American Jewish teen audiences and international educational program models.
Experience working with Salesforce, Monday.com, or other CRM/project management tools.

Location: Primarily based in Hod Hasharon, with two days per week at the Muss Be'er Sheva campus and the remaining work time in Hod Hasharon, unless program needs require otherwise.