Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Yeshiva University (Yeshiva or YU), the flagship Jewish University, seeks a mission-aligned, accomplished, academic leader with an entrepreneurial spirit to serve as its next Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (Provost). The Provost will join Yeshiva at a moment of institutional strength, increasing influence, and significant academic ambition. Working in close partnership with President Ari Berman, the Board of Trustees, an accomplished group of deans, faculty, and senior leaders, the Provost will help shape and advance Yeshiva’s next era of academic excellence, research strength, and mission-driven growth. the Provost will play a defining role in Yeshiva’s next stage of institutional development, advancing undergraduate academic excellence, expanding graduate and professional education, and leading significant growth in YU’s research enterprise.

Yeshiva University is distinguished by its commitment to Jewish values as the foundation of its educational mission. Its undergraduate colleges are deeply rooted in the Orthodox Jewish tradition, integrating rigorous secular academics with intensive Torah study, religious observance, and Jewish values. Many of its graduate and professional schools, including the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, Sy Syms School of Business, the Katz College of Science and Health, the College of Dental Medicine, and the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, offer an inclusive academic environment, bringing together students and faculty from countries and cultures around the world for advanced scholarship, research, and professional preparation. Other graduate programs, particularly those in Jewish studies and Jewish education, are explicitly grounded in YU’s religious and intellectual traditions. Across all its schools, Yeshiva is united by its core Jewish values that affirm the dignity of every human being, the pursuit of truth, and the responsibility to use knowledge in service of the greater good.

Recently, YU has demonstrated sound financial management and sustained growth, expanded its academic portfolio, substantially increased graduate enrollment, broadened its donor base, and extended its reach and reputation. More than 40 graduate programs have been created, graduate enrollment has grown from approximately 1,900 to more than 5,000 students, and Yeshiva has made important investments in engineering, mathematics, computer science, business, health sciences, the formation of a new college of dentistry, and other areas of academic and professional importance. At the undergraduate level, increased interest in YU and a commitment to excellence have contributed to healthy enrollment. Together, these advances have strengthened YU as a multifaceted institution committed to teaching, learning, research, and service to the community across its campuses in New York City and Israel.

Reporting to the President, the next Provost will help position Yeshiva University for its next significant advance in academic distinction and institutional impact. The Provost will oversee the educational vision of the undergraduate and graduate programs, the administrative management of YU’s academic enterprise, bringing vision, innovation, and dynamism to this work. The Provost will help elevate the Yeshiva’s academic stature, strengthen its faculty, pursue continued strategic growth in graduate and professional education, and evaluate new programs, partnerships, and geographic opportunities. YU also seeks to significantly strengthen its research enterprise, expanding its capacity for high-level scholarship, doctoral education, and externally funded research. Achieving these goals will require a Provost who can think expansively while remaining grounded in the realities of higher education and institutional finances; uphold high standards while empowering strong leaders; and convert ambitious ideas into focused priorities and demonstrable outcomes.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Provost will mentor and work closely with the deans and engage collaboratively with colleagues across YU, including the President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, academic leadership, advancement leadership, enrollment leaders, and the leaders of student-facing and administrative functions. The Provost will bring a strong academic voice to institutional decisions while recognizing that academic excellence must be supported by sound financial planning and effective operations. The Provost will also be a visible and trusted presence across Yeshiva’s campus. This individual will engage regularly with faculty, students, staff, trustees, alumni, donors, and external partners. The Provost must be able to represent YU credibly within the broader academy while understanding and embracing Yeshiva’s distinctive mission, constituencies, and aspirations.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

This is a full-time position with a starting salary range of $425,000 - $450,000. This position is based in Manhattan.

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent below.

Dan Rodas is leading this search with Robin Dougherty and Katanya Cathcart.

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.