Dean, Kremen School of Education & Human Development (Admin IV)

Dean Kremen School of Education and Human Development

(Administrator IV)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range : $16250 - 18167 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range : $10106 - $32441 per month

Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of 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 States 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 2400 students in undergraduate credential graduate and doctoral programs; and it prepares more P-12 school teachers than any other public university in addition to training the regions 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 schools 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

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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 J anuary 31 2026 will be given full consideration by the 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 Universitys 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 25000 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 527000 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 Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination harassment and retaliationon 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 States 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 .

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 Universitys 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)

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 10106 - 32441