Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President

The Office of the Provost is responsible for setting and guiding institutional priorities that advance the university’s mission as a student-centered R1 institution. The team champions and integrates educational and research activities across the university, while fostering student, faculty, and staff success. The Office of the Provost provides oversight for the university’s education programs, research enterprise, faculty affairs and development, and inclusive excellence initiatives, ensuring alignment across these areas to drive institutional impact and innovation.

On July 1, 2026, Joseph Auner, Ph.D. became Provost and Senior Vice President ad interim of Tufts University.  Joe is the Austin Fletcher Professor of Music and one of Tufts' most prominent scholar-administrators. As Provost, he is the chief academic officer of the university, overseeing Tufts schools and colleges, as well as multiple cross-school programs, centers, and institutes.  Learn more about Provost Auner, his role as Provost, and his leadership and background.