Dean, Lurie College of Education (APPLY VIA SEARCH FIRM)

Job no : 545689

Work type : Management (MPP)

Location : San José

Categories : MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

• All applicants must apply via the search firm .

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean serves as the senior administrator for the Connie L. Lurie College of Education, providing leadership and direction for all of the college’s programs and departments. The Dean must work effectively with departments, faculty, staff, and other senior administrators to define, articulate, and successfully implement an innovative and distinctive vision for the College and strive to become a national and international leader for education in the 21st Century.

The Dean is responsible for leadership of the college’s strategic planning, student success efforts, accreditation, enrollment, academic program planning, assessment of curriculum and instruction, recruitment and evaluation of faculty and staff, professional development and scholarship / research support, budgeting and management of funds, and the allocation and use of facilities. The dean demonstrates a clear understanding of California and national trends in education and works in partnership within the university and throughout the community. The Dean represents the College and University in community, school districts, civic, cultural, and professional organizations. The Dean also works to develop resources from internal and external sources to further the goals of the College and the University. As a member of the Provost's Academic Affairs Leadership Team, the Dean works with the President, Provost, and other Deans and senior administrators to accomplish the university’s goals.

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

Classification : Administrator IV

Anticipated Hiring Range : $18,334 / month - $19,584 / month

CSU Salary Range : $10,106 / month - $32,441 / month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. Application materials should be submitted using Isaacson, Miller’s candidate portal .

For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by August 20, 2025 .

Please direct nominations and inquiries to Lauren Wilkes .

Contact Information

Cati Mitchell-Crossley, Lauren Wilkes , and Thea Kosmack

Isaacson, Miller

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https : / / calstate.policystat.com / policy / 9779821 / latest / and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu .

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes : criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and / or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and / or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification :

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https : / / www.sjsu.edu / clery / docs / SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu .

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https : / / www.sjsu.edu / clery / docs / SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu .

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Advertised : June 18, 2025 (9 : 00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close : Open until filled

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