Interim Program Director -Data Analytics and Visualization

Position Summary:       

Yeshiva University’s Katz School seeks an interim director to serve as academic and administrative lead for its graduate Data Analytics and Visualization degree and related programs. Given the multidisciplinary mission of the Katz School, there will be opportunities to collaborate on research and initiatives with other fields and schools; for example, Computer Science, Data Science, Data and Privacy Law (at Cardozo School of Law), and YU’s Innovation Lab. In particular, this is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader to take advantage of the University’s deep connections to Israel’s Data Analytics industry and startup community.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide transformative direction and oversight with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research and community
• Oversee curriculum development, academic policies, and assessment with commitment to continuous program improvement
• Ensure student academic and professional success, including internships and career opportunities
• Lead faculty recruitment, hiring, development, evaluation, and creating a culture of collegiality and shared governance
• Partner with the Graduate Enrollment Management group for student recruitment of highly qualified students, with an expectation of significant program growth
• Obtain Professional Science Master’s (PSM) affiliation and any or other relevant industry designations
• Collaborate with faculty and administrators across the university to identify shared goals, synergistic programming, and other learning and research opportunities
• Raise the visibility of the Katz School and University in the field of Data Analytics
• Establish partnerships with local, regional, national, and international organizations
• Develop grants, contracts, philanthropy, and research development
• Manage budgets and resources
• May also teach courses in the program

Experience & Educational Background:

• Master’s degree in Data Analytics, computer science or related field; doctorate preferred
• Minimum 3 years in higher education administration
• Professional experience in Data Analytics or related fields

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong network of industry connections
• Capacity for excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students as evidenced by prior student evaluations, teaching portfolios, and peer-evaluations
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills

Salary Range:

$60,000 - $170,000

About Us:        

Yeshiva University (YU) is a top research university in the heart of New York City. The  Katz  School of Science and Health is Yeshiva University’s flagship school for STEM. We are research scientists, tech builders and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology.   

Katz  School faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking and builder mindset required to take on today’s toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master’s and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries.   

The  Katz  School is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world—and also deeply embedded in New York City’s rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect and explore. Read about projects at Katz . 

Equal Employment Opportunity:           

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.