Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed Andy Gordon to be the university’s senior vice president and chief human resources officer.

Gordon, who will report directly to Syverud, will assume his new role at SU on April 15. His appointment comes following a national search for the position, according to an SU News release. Gordon comes to SU from New York University, where he currently serves as vice president for university human resources and global support.

“(Gordon) will lead a dynamic Human Resources team in creating the best environment possible for attracting, recruiting, rewarding and retaining exceptional faculty and staff,” Syverud said in the release.

Gordon’s appointment is expected to be confirmed by vote of the Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee next month, according to the release.

While at NYU, Gordon has incorporated a human resources shared services model and implemented new technology and database systems for benefits, payroll and human resource transactions, according to the release.

The search committee for the position was led by Vice Chancellor for Veterans and Military Affairs Mike Haynie. Haynie said in the release that in five months, the search committee “screened more than 140 applications and conducted many interviews with highly qualified candidates.”