Fordham University · 3 days ago
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$665K/yr - $710K/yrFordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, dedicated to providing an exceptional education to over 16,000 students. The provost will serve as the chief academic officer, responsible for advancing the 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 that students remain at the center of an academic enterprise grounded in Jesuit values
Overseeing a broad portfolio that includes 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 its leaders and teams to drive innovation, deepen collaboration, and advance a shared sense of purpose across the University
Providing strategic leadership and supervising others who supervise
Responsible for hiring, training, developing, managing performance, administering corrective action, making compensation decisions and for managing strategic views at a high level
Representing the University to external partners, donors, peer institutions, Jesuit colleagues across the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), and civic leaders
Guiding institutional transformation in ways that strengthen academic distinction, expand partnerships with industry and community organizations, and ensure that Fordham remains responsive to evolving student and workforce needs
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
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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