Dean, Kremen School of Education and Human Development
(Administrator IV)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $16,250 - 18,167 per month 

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $10,106 - $32,441 per month

Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

• Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief administrative and academic officer for the Kremen School of Education & Human Development. Currently, the Dean provides leadership to 63 full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty, 189 temporary faculty, and 21 staff. The Kremen School currently enrolls more than 2,400 students in undergraduate, credential, graduate, and doctoral programs; and it prepares more P-12 school teachers than any other public university in California. In addition to training the region’s teachers, the Kremen School trains ethically informed counselors and educational leaders, while providing professional support to the community and promoting applied research.

The Dean is expected to work collaboratively with school and university leaders to identify and articulate a compelling vision and strategy that will define the next level of excellence. The Dean will also be tasked with the following: building and refining academic program offerings; assessing operational structures and procedures; recruiting, retaining, and supporting an exceptional faculty and staff; nurturing external relationships and partnerships; following and enforcing the Academic Policy Manual; and effectively managing the school's resources.

The Dean should be committed to advancing equity and justice. Successful candidates should demonstrate leadership through significant experience in the fields of education or Counseling and their accreditation processes. An earned doctorate in a field in Kremen, and outstanding academic and scholarly credentials qualifying with an appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the departments at Kremen are required.

Key Qualifications

• Leadership style that is empowering and supportive of staff and faculty
• An adherence to ethical principles and an unwavering commitment to equity and transparency
• A leadership style that is transparent and is able to take the tough decisions through a policy-informed and ethical manner
• Deep understanding of and appreciation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly endeavors
• Demonstrated acumen in budgetary and financial affairs
• Capacity to facilitate interdisciplinary work and to initiate and support creative strategies to enhance the mission and work of the school
• A track record of leadership in advancing institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion in prior roles
• A resourceful leader who is able to articulate a vision that inspires both personal and institutional growth
• Ability to navigate institutional complexity
• Demonstrated capability to serve as the public voice of the school both internally and externally
• Natural relationship builder with measurable experience and/or the willingness to work with the donor community
• Appreciation of and commitment to shared governance and experience in a collective bargaining environment
• Familiarity with opportunities and challenges facing schools of education
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness
• The ability to foster a collegial work environment among faculty, staff, and students
• The skills and the capacity to bring individuals and groups with diverse views to consensus and common action

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree or equivalent
• Record of professional accomplishment sufficient to be appointed as a tenured full professor at California State University, Fresno
• Minimum 3 years experience in leadership at the department chair, director, associate dean, or dean level
• Experience managing and overseeing a budget

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by January 31, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities 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.  Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)