Careers at Yeshiva University

Position Summary:             

The Academic Administrator is responsible for the daily operational activity of the Azrieli Graduation School of Jewish Education and Administration.

This position is in person at least 3 days/week at the Wilf campus in Washington Heights. 

Position Responsibilities:

Operational Management

• Manage faculty, students, and office staff day-to-day needs, requests, and data management
• Budget and Finance: Review monthly and annual budget and expense reports for accuracy and precision including purchases, payroll expenses, and account transfers. Overseeing payments and reimbursements incurred as part regular and special activities and programs.
• Events: Manage all logistics and catering for events and programs. Determine needs and priorities for room requests, space planning, IT services, University access accounts, and other shared operational resources with IT and Academic Computing with regard to maintenance of classroom/office technology
• Communications: Create, post, and monitor academic and administrative calendars, revise the catalog as needed each year, communicate with students and faculty, manage occasional print jobs and mail distribution, and maintain the website. Take notes at faculty meetings and send reminders for action items.
• Act as liaison to faculty, staff, university departments and vendors
• Continuously review and streamline school processes to ensure alignment with Yeshiva University Schools
• Supervision of one or more direct reports

HR Management

• School representative for hiring, promotion, termination, salary adjustments and performance management processes. This includes creating job requisitions, working with HR to follow up with applicants, and handling onboarding of new faculty and staff.
• Searches: work with search chairs to schedule logistics surrounding the campus visit.
• Review and approve timecards for staff or student employees as needed. Onboard and follow up with student employees and Teaching Assistants. 

Academic Management

• Oversee and manage admissions from initial inquiry through admit, onboarding, registration, and orientation.  New Courses – Support deans and faculty in preparing certificate programs, new course forms, and course offering lists. Work with faculty to ensure course lists are accurate and up-to-date. 
• Monitor Scholarships – Process all scholarships and financial aid awards.
• Work closely with Dean to ensure faculty complete grades each semester and submit forms for incomplete grades.
• Degree completion – Process applications and monitor student progress towards degree completion.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 5-7 years progressive office management / academic administration experience required.
• Familiarity with Jewish Education and Jewish Terminology
• Ability to read basic Hebrew is recommended

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including online web/social media.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and effective relationship development
• Highly self-motivated and organized
• Effectively manages own time and resources
• Strong analytical skills. Ability to troubleshoot a problem and then find and implement creative solutions.
• Proactive and team-oriented
• Advanced level of computer proficiency including, Microsoft Office Suite and Banner.

Application Instructions:

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.

Salary Range:

$65,000-$75,000

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.