Fordham University ยท 5 hours ago
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
New York, NY
Internship
Hybrid
Intern, Director/Executive
$665K/yr - $710K/yrFordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education to over 16,000 students. The provost serves as the chief academic officer, responsible for advancing the university's academic mission, supporting faculty and student success, and ensuring the values of scholarly excellence and ethical inquiry are upheld.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Aligning academic and financial priorities
Fostering innovation in teaching and research
Expanding interdisciplinary and STEM programs
Ensuring students remain at the center of the academic enterprise
Overseeing academic affairs, faculty affairs, curriculum and program development, graduate and professional education, student success, accreditation, global engagement, and research strategy
Building on the strengths of a talented academic division
Empowering leaders and teams to drive innovation and collaboration across the University
Providing strategic leadership and supervising others
Responsible for hiring, training, developing, managing performance, administering corrective action, and making compensation decisions
Representing the University to external partners, donors, and civic leaders
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate or terminal degree with a record of scholarly achievement warranting appointment as a tenured full professor at Fordham
A genuine embrace of Fordham's Jesuit, Catholic identity and values, with the ability to articulate and advance cura personalis, magis, and homines pro aliis in ways that animate academic programs, partnerships, and student formation
A demonstrated ability to lead institutional transformation with courage, clarity, and diplomacy
A clear commitment to placing students at the heart of academic decision-making
Facility with data, predictive analytics, and market research to guide academic planning
A relationship-driven leader who reflects Fordham's collaborative cabinet culture
Experience managing complex budgets and aligning resources with strategic priorities
Skill in navigating faculty governance with patience and respect
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead through complexity, build trust across a diverse academic community, and make principled decisions with clarity and compassion
Capacity to cultivate partnerships with industry, healthcare, cultural institutions, and research organizations
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to listen deeply, speak with clarity and conviction, and inspire confidence
Demonstrated record of affirming the dignity of every individual and advancing Fordham's Jesuit mission through inclusive excellence
Knowledge of digital tools, data systems, and emerging technologies such as AI that enhance teaching, advising, and student success
Integrity, humility, resilience, and optimism
Emotional intelligence to navigate complexity, build trust, and cultivate strong relationships across a diverse community
Preferred
$665,000
$710,000
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
Founded in 1841
1001-5000 employees
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