Leadership
Associate Vice President, Faculty Services
James Lee | 408-924-5866
Dr. James Lee joined SJSU as an Assistant Professor in 2005. He became full Professor in 2015, and after serving six years as Chair of the Justice Studies Department, in May 2019 he accepted the position of Senior Director, Faculty Services. His Faculty Services team administers evaluation processes for all faculty, ensures compliance with University Policies pertaining to faculty lifecycle, recruitment through retirement, assists with applying provisions of the collective bargaining agreements to faculty and academic student employees, and works closely with the Provost’s Office to facilitate faculty success. James works with a variety of leaders, from department chairs, deans, and senior leadership to achieve campus goals, including for diverse faculty recruitment and retention, equitable review and promotion through ranks, and fair and just compensation. James enjoys things he’s not particularly good at, including gardening, hiking, and home projects.
Associate Vice President, Employee and Labor Relations
Julie Paisant | 408-924-2255
Julie joined SJSU in May 2012 in the Human Resources Department as the Equal Opportunity Manager. In 2013, she was promoted to Director, adding Employee/Labor Relations to her team. With the merger of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources, Julie now manages not only the Employee/Labor Relations and Equal Opportunity units which ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements and policies, but is also responsible for investigating complaints and providing guidance to campuswide leadership related to equal opportunity and employee relations. In addition, the newly formed Retention unit (Classification/Compensation and Recruiting) reports to her. When not at the University Julie enjoys a wide variety of activities including live music, festivals, travel and good laughs!!
Senior Director, University Personnel Operations
Terryn Ashley | 408-924-1708
Terryn worked at SJSU from 1999-2001 in the Police Department and Payroll. She returned in 2022 after spending 20 years at CSU Monterey Bay. Her background working in a department, systems support, and central HR gives her a unique perspective focused on excellent customer service, streamlined processes, and a drive for 100% accuracy. Terryn manages the day-to-day operations of the Payroll, Employee Support Services, Unemployment, and the Fee Waiver Program. When not working, Terryn enjoys spending time outdoors with her three dogs.
Director, Talent Acquisition and Development
Holly Quinones | 408-924-6891
Holly joined SJSU and University Personnel in the Summer of 2023 as the Manager of Organizational Development and Enrichment Programs. Her background in student services includes faculty and professional advisor training, professional and personal wellness program development, curriculum development, and facilitation of campuswide DEI initiatives. Holly manages the development programs that aim to enrich the lives and wellness of SJSU’s faculty and staff. Outside of work, you’ll find her on some new adventure, reading, or at the beach.
