Associate Program Director, Israel Education

About the Role

The Associate Program Director, Israel Education directs the administration of the Graduate Degrees in Israel Education in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development. This position serves as an escalation point for program questions from faculty, staff, and students, and provides management for program administration. Responsibilities include community outreach, academic advising, managing web presence and marketing, creating program materials, managing course evaluations, developing and executing new programming, planning events, managing the program budget, assisting with fellowship and grant opportunities, and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Program Director, lead the ongoing development and implementation of the program’s vision in partnership with faculty and staff, ensuring alignment with student needs and emerging trends in Israel education.
• Build and oversee the implementation of core program operations, including recruitment and admission of students, course coordination, and in-person experiences, aligned with the program budget.
• Oversee student communication related to program experiences, registration, and ongoing engagement.
• Manage the development and growth of an engaged alumni network through programming, committees, and communications channels.
• Partner with GW faculty and staff on key functional areas, including website development, marketing, social media, and grant-related reporting.
• Assess program components, including in-person experiences, to identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, and growth. Oversee program evaluation with a third-party consultant.
• Cultivate relationships with and manage program consultants, student mentors, and guest speakers to ensure alignment with the program’s educational approach.
• Monitor program-related expenditures against the approved budget and contribute to grant reporting as needed.
• Serve as an ad-hoc planner, facilitator, and collaborator across Collaboratory programs and initiatives, as aligned with organizational priorities and subject-matter expertise.
• Initiate and contribute to special projects that advance organizational strategy, including initiatives such as Aleph Bet 3.0 and virtual programming.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Israel Studies, Jewish Studies, or Middle Eastern Studies is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary Israel, Israeli society, and key issues in Israel education.
• Familiarity with current trends, debates, and best practices in the field of Israel education and Jewish experiential education.
• Experience developing resources related to Israel education subject matter.
• Hebrew language proficiency and/or experience engaging with Israeli institutions is desired.

Pay

$82,950.66 - $114,012.01

Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, visit GW Benefits Programs.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to support program events and in-person experiences.
• Full-time remote telework eligible.