Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, Sy Syms School of Business

Position Summary:

The Associate Dean is a senior academic leader within the Undergraduate Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University, reporting directly to and operating under the direction of the Undergraduate Dean. This role is responsible for executing and advancing the Dean's strategic vision for integrating business education with Torah values, cultivating ethical leaders prepared to contribute meaningfully to both the global marketplace and the Jewish community. The Associate Dean will play a critical role in ensuring that Sy Syms graduates are not only successful in business but also guided by enduring principles of ethics, responsibility, and service to others.

This position provides strategic and operational leadership across faculty affairs, accreditation, and curriculum in close alignment with the Dean's priorities. The Associate Dean ensures that academic excellence is pursued in a manner consistent with Yeshiva University's identity as the flagship Jewish university.

Working in close partnership with the Dean, this leader serves as a key architect and implementer of faculty strategy, academic quality, and mission-aligned growth, supporting the School's progress toward Triple Crown accreditation and embedding ethical, values-based leadership across the academic enterprise.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Faculty Affairs and Mission-Driven Academic Leadership

• Serve as the Dean's lead administrator for faculty affairs, ensuring that faculty contributions align with both academic standards and Yeshiva University's mission.
• Oversee faculty workload policies and course assignments that balance program needs, research, and accreditation requirements.
• Lead and administer faculty processes such as recruitment, evaluation, tenure, and promotion.
• Foster a faculty culture that values scholarly rigor and impactful research, ethical leadership and mentorship, and respect for diverse perspectives within a values-centered framework.

2. Accreditation Leadership and Ethical Excellence

• Serve as the School's lead administrator for accreditation and compliance.
• Lead all assessment, accreditation reporting, and continuous improvement processes with transparency and integrity.

3. Assurance of Learning and Values-Integrated Curriculum

• Oversee Assurance of Learning systems to ensure that students achieve both technical business competencies and ethical and values-based leadership capabilities.
• Partner with faculty to embed ethics, corporate responsibility, and leadership development into the curriculum.
• Lead curriculum innovation in alignment with the Dean's priorities, reflecting both emerging business trends (AI, analytics, global markets) and timeless ethical principles grounded in Jewish tradition.
• Ensure that programs prepare students to navigate complex business environments with moral clarity and professional excellence.

4. Strategic Planning and Institutional Stewardship

• Serve as a key member of the Dean's leadership team in shaping the School's strategic direction.
• Execute strategic initiatives as defined by the Dean, integrating academic excellence, operational efficiency, and mission fidelity.
• Use data-driven decision-making to optimize faculty deployment, program performance, and accreditation outcomes.

5. Faculty Development, Community, and Thought Leadership

• Design and support faculty development initiatives that encourage innovative teaching and research, integration of ethics and values into scholarship, and engagement with industry and community.
• Promote a collegial environment rooted in respect, intellectual curiosity, and shared purpose.
• Represent the School in academic and professional communities, enhancing its reputation as a leader in values-based business education.

6. Rankings, Surveys, and Institutional Positioning

• Advance the School's visibility and reputation as part of Yeshiva University, positioning it within national and international rankings as a flagship institution integrating academic excellence with enduring Torah values.
• Provide accurate and transparent leadership for the coordination, execution, and submission of all major rankings and survey instruments.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive annual calendar of survey and ranking deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Admissions, Career Services, Institutional Research, Finance, and Faculty Affairs) to gather, validate, and synthesize required data.
• Analyze rankings results and peer data to identify strategic gaps and opportunities in alignment with the Dean's priorities.

7. Budget Support

• Support budget tracking, purchasing, and payment monitoring in coordination with leadership.
• Monitor budget transactions such as transfers, position adjustments, and inter-fund activity in accordance with university policies.
• Monitor expenditures and provide guidance to program directors and unit managers on budget management and compliance.
• Support the development of annual forecasts, budgets, and multi-year financial plans.

Experience & Educational Background:

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., DBA, or equivalent) in a business-related discipline.
• Record of scholarly achievement and robust publication history consistent with AACSB standards.
• Demonstrated experience as a thought leader in business education or academic administration.
• Significant experience in:
  
  
  
  • Faculty affairs and academic leadership
  • Accreditation processes (AACSB re-affirmation experience required)
  • Curriculum oversight and assurance of learning
  
  
  
  
• Proven ability to manage faculty workloads, accreditation ratios, and academic operations.
• Strong strategic and systems-thinking mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to support and advance the mission of Yeshiva University, including sensitivity to and appreciation for Orthodox Jewish values and traditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a senior academic leadership role (Associate/Assistant Dean, Department Chair).
• Demonstrated success in faculty development and mentorship, enrollment strategy and program growth, and curriculum innovation.
• Experience managing business school rankings and survey submissions.
• Experience working in faith-based or mission-driven institutions.
• Evidence of engagement with global business education and international partnerships.

Skills & Competencies:

Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• A mission-driven academic leader who embraces the integration of Torah u'Madda.
• A strategic operator who understands accreditation, faculty systems, and academic quality.
• A faculty advocate committed to mentorship, development, and shared governance.
• A values-centered leader who models integrity, accountability, and service.
• A trusted advisor to the Dean who effectively translates strategic vision into operational execution.
• A bridge-builder who connects tradition with innovation in business education.

Impact of the Role

• Enable the Dean to execute a cohesive, mission-aligned academic and strategic agenda across the School.
• Strengthen the School's identity as a leader in values-based business education.
• Ensure academic rigor and accreditation excellence.
• Enhance faculty engagement, productivity, and alignment with mission.
• Advance the School's progress toward Triple Crown accreditation.
• Prepare graduates to lead with competence, character, and conviction.

Application Instructions:

Please include a resume and cover letter.

Salary Range:

$150,000-$180,000

About Us:

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

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.