Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director of Resource Management provides financial and workforce administration oversight, monitoring, compliance, analysis and guidance for the departments comprising Student Affairs. The Director of Resource Management has fiscal oversight for approximately $80M and more than 30 departments’ fiscal activities in the Division of Student Affairs. The division also includes two auxiliary units which receive guidance from the Director of Resource Management but maintain their own finances.

This position works in coordination with Associate Vice Presidents, division departments and colleagues in the Division of Administration and Finance as well as University Personnel. The Director of Resource Management is responsible for revenue projections and estimates; budget development; monitoring budget versus fiscal expenditures; developing and enforcing policies and practices related to fiscal management; ensuring adequate funding is available to meet division and strategic priorities; development of business plans; leading professional development activities within the division; advising department staff regarding courses of action and compliance with purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and personnel actions; leading development of a workforce strategy; and serving as a liaison with People and Culture on matters.

This position must develop an understanding of the nature of operations, business cycles, financial trends and areas of financial risk for each fund type including CSU Operating Fund; Student Success, Excellence, and Technology Fee; Professional and Continuing Education Fund, Research Foundation; Tower Foundation; Self-Support Units; Trust Accounts; and Auxiliaries as well as collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies, practices, and processes. The Director of Resource Management leads the division’s Budget, Finance, and Talent Acquisition committee and serves on a number of committees and leadership groups including but not limited to VPSA Council, Student Affairs Leadership Team, Finance Advisory Council, and Federal Work Study Oversight Committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors all division accounts including CSU Operating Fund; Student Success, Excellence, and Technology Fee; Professional and Continuing Education Fund, Research Foundation; Tower Foundation; Self-Support Units; and Trust Accounts
• Reviews proposed budget and salary actions to ensure conformance with established guidelines
• Prepares quarterly reports of expenditures and monitors expenditures within available budget allocations
• Analyzes expenditures and future needs to make recommendations for realignment to Vice President for Student Affairs
• Works with department budget analysts to distribute salary, OE&E, and federal work study funds
• Collaborates with division staff involved with People and Culture and managers to ensure that staffing is aligned with available fiscal resources
• Responds to requests for reports and/or financial data from the Division of Administration and Finance
• Receives, generates, and transmits reports and other correspondence related to fiscal administration and budget development to appropriate managers and budget analysts
• Analyzes financial risks and develop action plans to mitigate risk
• Chairs the division’s Budget, Finance, and People and Culture (Talent Acquisition) committee
• Leads the development of a workforce strategy for the Division of Student Affairs which includes employees from multiple bargaining units as well as confidential staff, managers, student assistants, and work study students
• Serves as the liaison between the division and People of Culture for policies, processes and practices
• Reviews proposed personnel actions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and collective bargaining agreements
• Manages and confers with People and Culture for matters pertaining to performance reviews, recruitments, collective bargaining agreement interpretations, grievances, complaints, disciplinary actions and other personnel matters
• Leads professional development activities within the division including annual Learning and Professional Development Day, workshops, webinars, and employee morale events
• Develops and monitors policies and procedures related to fiscal management and workforce administration in compliance with campus policies and procedures
• Provides fiscal compliance training to division managers and staff with fiscal oversight as needed
• Provides workforce administration training to division managers and staff as appropriate in conjunction with People and Culture
• Reviews proposed budget and salary actions to ensure conformance with established guidelines as well as federal, state, local, and CSU policies and procedures
• Leads annual security reviews in the division
• Serves as the division approver for recruitments and ensures available funding
• Assists department staff with grant writing and administration
• Coordinates emergency preparedness within the Division of Student Affairs including identification of appropriate plan, roles for division staff, and simulations as well as division representative to the campus Emergency Operations Center

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference as well as apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply financial guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Strong skills in administering human resources functions including recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff as well as interpreting HR policy
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills including the ability to make presentations
• Demonstrated ability to work with spreadsheets and database programs
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile expenditure reports, research, and analyze information
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Working knowledge of, or the ability to develop proficiency in, the appropriate and ethical use of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education and administrative contexts
• Ability to apply emerging technologies to support operational effectiveness, data-informed decision-making, and service delivery to students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated ability to support continuous improvement and organizational learning through the responsible application of technology within assigned areas of responsibility
• Ability to evaluate potential applications, promote responsible, ethical, and equitable use, and ensure alignment with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field, or in another field with relevant professional experience
• Five years of progressively responsible fiscal administration responsibilities including budget development, budget monitoring, developing fiscal policies and procedures, budget forecasting, compliance, and training
• Experience in overseeing human resources administration functions
• Supervision experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related area
• University experience
• Collective bargaining environment experience
• PeopleSoft experience

Compensation

Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $11,250/month - $11,667/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,053/month - $16,221/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

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: July 21, 2026 through August 11, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

People and Culture
jobs@sjsu.edu

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.

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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.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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 is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university 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). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. 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.