Executive Assistant to the Dean

San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering is an innovative, collaborative, and supportive environment that empowers employees to achieve professional and personal goals while contributing to the university’s student-centered mission. A member of the 23-campus California State university system, San José State University (SJSU) is situated in the entrepreneurial heart of Silicon Valley. The College of Engineering at San Jose State University comprises ten departments and independent programs which employs nearly 400 faculty and staff to support more than 7,000 local and international students. Committed to excellence and service, the expert staff of the College of Engineering frequently work with multiple external stakeholders and partners from across campus and other institutions. 

Reporting to the Dean in the College of Engineering, the Executive Assistant (EA) enhances the dean’s effectiveness by working with the dean to advance the college’s strategic plan. The EA provides information management support by drafting documents and memos; preparing reports and presentations; and collecting and analyzing information to advance the college’s Strategic Plan.  The EA conducts research and analyzes confidential information to support college personnel and student planning.  Additionally, the EA maintains dean’s schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, small to medium size events, and travel.  The EA performs duties independently to achieve specified outcomes and may represent the dean to others when appropriate. 

This position advances strategic initiatives and ensures day-to-day business functions are aligned with the core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.