Deputy Director

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Deputy Director Opportunity

Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025, is thrilled to announce a grant-funded opening for the position of Deputy Director - P11320 with the Department of Juvenile Justice - Statewide Regional. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

What You'll Do

The Deputy Director works within the Office of Prevention Services. The position will serve in the assigned region Northwest (Tallahassee). This position involves working non-traditional hours and includes required weekend and overnight travel as needed to support outreach initiatives, community- based events and summits .

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for:

• Supervise staff, evaluating staff, plan, and direct staff's work and build a reflective team, to continuously improve provider performance through prudent hiring, effective coaching, mentoring, and support, as needed.
• Coordinates and communicates with Office of Prevention Services management and stakeholders on concerns related to delinquency prevention; assists, when necessary, in carrying out duties and responsibilities of other Prevention Services activities
• Educates community stakeholders on delinquency prevention programming, research and polices; planning, coordination and participation in community outreach and engagement activities; coordinates and/or facilitates.
• Prevention Services youth and community events; develops and maintains effective partnerships and affiliations with local community organizations.
• Performs routine visits to contracted Prevention programs. Provides technical assistance as needed to contracted providers, to ensure compliance with contracted terms and conditions. Provides written summary of input and feedback with contracted providers.
• The position conducts routine observations through on-site visits; assists in the provision of technical assistance; in-service training and guidance on contractual issues for Prevention services. The position will review provider deficiencies, assists in resolving deficiencies and resolve program related incidents.
• Drafts quarterly and monthly reports and submit on a timely basis; evaluates data from outcome measures and requirements and make recommend to management; conduct annual property inventory.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• A valid driver's license is required.

What We Offer

We offer more than just a competitive salary of $64,000.00 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you'll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays

• Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.

• Free access to TSC athletic, fine arts, and performing arts events.

A Little About Us

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.