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Supporting People, Strengthening SJSU

The Spartan Edge is shaped by the experiences, opportunities and sense of belonging students find at SJSU — and our people make those experiences possible. By supporting employees, strengthening an inclusive campus culture and helping our community grow and thrive, People and Culture contributes to the environment where Spartans learn, lead and succeed. We center service of our people at the core of our mission and strive towards institutional excellence.

Meet Our Teams

Supporting the People Behind the Spartan Edge

We support faculty and staff through every stage of their employment experience at SJSU, from hiring and benefits to professional development, equity and learning, to workplace and labor relations, compliance, and strategic resources. We also serve our entire employee and student community on all matters related to Title IX.

Employee Services

Support for faculty and staff throughout the employment lifecycle, from recruitment and hiring to benefits, payroll, classification and compensation, leave administration, and employee records.

Faculty Services

In partnership with the Division of Academic Affairs, People and Culture assists with administrative and operational support for faculty employment processes; appointments; retention, tenure and promotion (RTP); and other faculty personnel actions while ensuring compliance with university and CSU policies.

Workforce Relations

Support for workplace concerns, employee relations, and labor relations. Employee Relations addresses workplace and performance matters, while Labor Relations administers collective bargaining agreements and supports labor-management partnerships.

Equity and Learning

Explore programs and resources that support well-being, learning, leadership development, and an inclusive campus community.

Civil Rights and Title IX

Access reporting options, supportive resources, investigations, and education related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation.

Resources and Calendars

Review guides, policies, forms, campus resources, and important dates that support our entire campus community.

Latest Updates

The Division of People and Culture officially launched on July 1, 2026. This website will continue to undergo development and resources will continue to link to the existing websites for the time being. Refer to this page as a one-stop resource for all services and reference material relevant to your employment and belonging at San José State University. 

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Calendars

Review guides, policies, forms, campus resources, and important dates that support our entire campus community. From payroll to the holidays and time off schedule, guides for incident reporting and diversity and equity support and education, refer to this page for the latest calendars and upcoming events for employees.

Calendars and Resources