Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost
Job no: 499272
Work type: Staff Full-time
Department: Office of Academic Affairs
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Academic Administration
Position Summary:
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.
Application Instructions:
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 via the Yeshiva University Provost search on the Isaacson, Miller website.
Dan Rodas, Partner
Robin Dougherty, Managing Associate
Katanya Cathcart, Senior Search Coordinator
Isaacson, Miller
Advertised: Nov 11, 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
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