Director, HR EOCE

FSU Human Resources - EOCE

Florida State University is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Director of Equal Opportunity & Compliance Engagement (EOCE). This leadership role serves as a champion of integrity, compliance, and organizational accountability. The Director leads efforts to cultivate a campus culture rooted in respect, fairness, accountability, and excellence, reflecting the values of one of the nation’s premier research institutions, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025!

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources and serving on the HR Executive Team, this role ensures FSU’s compliance with federal and state regulations while advancing proactive education, policy development, and collaborative engagement. It exemplifies what it means to do meaningful work in service of a vibrant academic mission.

• Strategic Compliance Leadership
  Lead and coordinate university-wide compliance efforts related to equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies, managing Title IX, Title VII, and EOC concerns. Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor to senior leadership.
• Education & Outreach
  Design and deliver training programs that promote awareness, understanding, and compliance with EOCE policies. Foster a culture of continuous learning and respectful engagement across all university populations.
• Policy Development & Implementation
  Develop, revise, and implement organizational policies aligned with federal and state regulations. Ensure consistency, clarity, and accessibility of EOCE-related policies and procedures.
• Investigations & Resolution Oversight
  Oversee the inquiry and complaint process to include intake, investigation and resolution, from students, faculty, and staff related to harassing behavior, retaliation, Title VII, Title IX, and Equal Opportunity policies. Ensure timely, thorough, and impartial processes that uphold organizational integrity.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  Manage EOCE data systems and reporting requirements. Analyze trends to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaboration & University Engagement
  Partner with campus stakeholders—including HR, Legal, Student Affairs, and Academic Affairs—to align EOCE efforts with broader university goals. Represent FSU in external compliance forums and professional networks.

Master's degree and five years of experience related to administrative services; or Bachelor's degree and seven years of experience in the same. (Note: higher education may substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

• Two years in a supervisory or leadership role relevant to this field of work.

This role requires expertise in policy development, regulatory compliance, training facilitation, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with strong communication skills, a deep understanding of employment laws and a commitment to cultivating accountable environments.

Florida State University is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025, one of only three universities in Florida to earn this prestigious distinction. This honor reflects FSU’s unwavering commitment to employee satisfaction, visionary leadership, and innovative talent strategies.

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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The starting salary for this position is $120,000.00 commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.

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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled. The hiring committee will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, and qualified candidates should expect to be interviewed as applications are screened. Hiring will be as soon as possible when a candidate is identified.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.