Director of Master’s Programs, RIETS

Position Summary:       

This Director is a senior academic and administrative leadership position responsible for the development, growth, and management of RIETS master’s programs. The Director oversees curriculum development and accreditation, drives program expansion and enrollment growth, manages financial planning and budgeting, and leads marketing and recruitment strategy. Supervises program operations through an Assistant Director and serves as a key liaison to central university offices (Registrar, Student Finance, Provost). The position also holds faculty responsibilities (teaching two courses each semester).

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare curriculum and accreditation with NYSED
• Grow the master’s offerings from the current two (biomedical ethics and business ethics) offerings, adding more every other year
• Grow enrollment and lead the recruitment effort
• Liaison with the office of the registrar, student finance, and provost
• Financial planning, budget modeling, and projections
• Prepare slides and budgets to be shared with the dean and board of overseers
• Market the program and work with Marketing and Communications
• Hire and manage faculty and teaching loads
• Teach two courses each semester as determined by the Dean
• Academic advising

Oversee the assistant director on all matters related to:

• Recruiting students for Master's programs
• Managing application, interview, and registration processes
• Assisting in developing marketing plans for programs
• Responding to student inquiries
• Maintaining and updating the website

Experience & Educational Background:

• Master's degree in Bioethics
• Rabbinic Ordination
• 5+ years teaching at the college or graduate level

Salary Range:

$140,000-$150,000

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.