Administration and Finance: Supporting Silicon Valley's Public University

What We Do

San José State University Administration and Finance advances the university mission through several core operational departments ranging from business services, to facilities, to campus safety, and others. Guided by responsible stewardship principles of university resources and assets, Administration and Finance helps guide Silicon Valley's public university growth as a hub for world-changing learning, research and innovation.

Nine Divisions, One Shared Mission

Facilities Development and Operations

Maria O'Callaghan-Cassidy — Senior Associate Vice President

Facilities Development and Operations (FD&O) promotes and enhances the learning process by providing a physical environment that is safe, comfortable, and attractive through our stewardship of physical asset management. 

Financial Services and Budget Management

Maureen Pasag — Senior Associate Vice President

Financial Services and Budget Management provides financial services to the campus community. The Finance service team strives to provide exceptional customer service; accurate and timely services; sound financial management; and innovative business solutions.

Strategic Business Services

Sara Bonakdar — Associate Vice President

 



Spartan Eats

Chef Mario Martinez — Resident District Manager, Chartwells Higher Education

Spartan Eats serves the SJSU community to build a place for students to gather, connect and create memories while utilizing innovation and constant evolution to uncover student needs. Menus are created for the ultimate culinary experience using flavor, fresh, and sustainable ingredients. 

Spartan Shops, Inc.

Stan Nosek — Interim Chair, Spartan Shops, Inc. Board of Directors

Spartan Shops is a self-supporting campus auxiliary organization. Spartan Shops operates the Spartan Bookstore, Spartan Properties and oversees food service operations, SpartanEats, provided on campus by Chartwells Higher Education.

University Police

Michael D. Carroll — Chief of Police

The University Police Department (UPD) provides uniformed police patrol of the University and surrounding neighborhoods, criminal and administrative investigations, community policing and crime prevention services. Serving with pride and integrity, members UPD are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional law enforcement and public safety to our community.

Campus Safety Compliance

Nicole Morris — Director

The department of Clery and DFSCA Compliance oversees three campus safety compliance and reporting functions for the university; the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act/EDGAR Part 86 (DFSCA/Part 86) and Chapter 15.5 of the California Donahoe Higher Education Act.

University Personnel

Jeanne Durr — Interim Senior Associate Vice President

University Personnel (UP) provides a variety of support and customer assistance services to all faculty, staff and student employees at San José State. 

News and Announcements

Kathryn Kaoudis CFO

SJSU's new Vice President for Admin and Finance

Kathryn Kaoudis joins San José State University as the next vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer, beginning September 1, 2025. 

Meet the CFO

Campus Village 6 exterior rendering

New Student Housing

SJSU accomplished a landmark private-public partnership to transform a former luxury hotel tower into a 700-bed residence hall that opened in August 2024.

Read the news

Campus Master Plan aerial rendering

SJSU Unveils Newest Campus Master Plan

The latest iteration of the Campus Master Plan, the first since 2001, will guide the university's physical growth and development through 2040. The plan was approved by the CSU Board of Trustees in May 2025.

Review the Plan