Deputy Director, Human Resources 101326-001P

  • Eastern Florida State College
  • Oct 20, 2026
Full time Human Resources

Job Description

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Deputy Director, Human Resources on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida. 

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, the Deputy Director of Human Resources assists the AVP of HR with the management of the Office of Human Resources. The office is responsible for administering a uniform system of personnel management services to all college employees

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 8-10 years in HR management with progressive responsibility, experience in labor relations, benefits, and/or compensation administration.
  • Strong leadership, strategic planning, policy development, negotiation, budgeting, and analytical skills, proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.
  • This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
  • Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
  • Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. *

*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment.  All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

  • Works in an office, with occasional travel for meetings. Requires discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. 
  • This position is critical to ensuring HR programs align with organizational strategy, comply with legal requirements, and support a productive, engaged workforce. 

The salary is competitive and considers credentials and experience.  Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position.  Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Applications will be accepted until filled; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment.  If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources.  With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes.

NOTE TO APPLICANT

Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work. 

CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES

Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922

Telephone: (321) 433-7070  FAX: (321) 433-7065  Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770

Email: resources@easternflorida.edu 

Website: https://www.easternflorida.edu/hr/job-opportunities/

Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

About the college

Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees.

An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.

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