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Job No: 499272
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Office of Academic Affairs
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY, New York
Position Summary:
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.
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
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Job No: 499272
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Office of Academic Affairs
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY, New York
Position Summary:
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.
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
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Back to job search
To apply, visit https://yeshiva-university-careers.career-pages.com/jobs/senior-vice-president-of-academic-affairs-and-provost-wilf-campus-500-west-185th-street-ny-ny-new-york-united-states
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president academic jobs.
- Earned doctoral degree in an academic discipline or related field
- Progressive experience in academic administration at the dean or provost level
- Demonstrated leadership in regional accreditation processes and self-study preparation
- Experience with curriculum development, program review, and academic policy
- Proven ability to manage faculty relations and shared governance processes
- Background in student success initiatives, outcomes assessment, and equity-focused programming
Tips for Your Vice President Academic Job Search
Align your CV to accreditation language
Vice president academic candidates are evaluated on regional accreditation experience. Pull exact language from your institution's last self-study or HLC, SACSCOC, or MSCHE reports and mirror it in your CV's leadership section to pass screening committees.
Target postings by governance model
Shared governance expectations vary sharply between community colleges, regional universities, and R1 institutions. Read each job description for how faculty senate authority is framed before applying, and tailor your cover letter to reflect that institution's specific model.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president academic openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate budget authority with specifics
Search committees want evidence you've managed academic budgets at scale. Quantify the size of budgets you've overseen, the number of departments under your purview, and any reallocation decisions you led, without disclosing confidential figures from current employers.
Prepare a teaching and learning philosophy statement
Many vice president academic postings require a written philosophy statement separate from a cover letter. Draft one that addresses outcomes assessment, equity in student success, and curriculum alignment, the three areas search committees probe hardest in finalists.
Follow up after the campus visit intentionally
VP Academic searches typically include a full campus visit with open forums. Send individual thank-you notes to each search committee member within 24 hours, and reference a specific exchange from your session to show you engaged substantively with their institutional priorities.
Vice President Academic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president academics?
Carleton College, Memorial Healthcare System, and SUNY Schenectady County Community College are hiring the most vice president academics right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Virginia, and Kentucky, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community college systems and regional universities account for the largest share of active searches.
How many vice president academic jobs are remote?
About 55% of vice president academic openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on campus leadership this role requires. Sub-areas such as online program oversight and accreditation consulting tend to offer the most schedule flexibility, while chief academic officer roles at residential campuses are predominantly on-site.
How do you become a vice president academic?
Start by completing a doctoral degree and moving into a faculty or director role that gives you direct curriculum or program oversight. Build toward a department chair or associate dean position to gain budget and personnel experience, then pursue a dean role to demonstrate divisional leadership. Serving on accreditation steering committees and faculty senate significantly strengthens candidacy for VP-level searches.
Can you get a vice president academic job with limited senior leadership experience?
Candidates with a strong dean or associate provost record can be competitive even without prior VP-level titles, particularly at smaller colleges and community colleges where search pools are thinner. Demonstrating ownership of an accreditation cycle, a measurable student success initiative, or a full curriculum revision shows the judgment institutions need, and can substitute for a VP title on your record.
What does the vice president academic interview process look like?
Most vice president academic searches open with a screening call with the search committee, followed by a semifinalist video interview covering academic vision and leadership philosophy. Finalists are typically invited for a full campus visit that includes open forums with faculty, staff, and students, a presentation on institutional priorities, and meetings with the president and board representatives before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to vice president academic jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president academic jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions across the United States. Find roles that match your background and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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