Company Profile
Palm Beach State College
Company Overview
About the College
Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With more than 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package, including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer
In accordance with The Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record.
Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities.
Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the employment process should contact the Assistant Director of Human Resources/Equity Officer or Executive Director of Human Resources at (561) 868-3114 or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints need to be filed within 180 days from the closing date of the position for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure.
Accommodations
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (561) 868-3114 for assistance.
Company History
From its humble beginnings in 1933 with 41 students in a building next to Palm Beach High School, Palm Beach State College has grown to become one of the largest institutions of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving more than 40,000 students annually, the College offers classes at five locations.
Over time, the College's mission has become more comprehensive to serve the educational needs of Palm Beach County residents. Palm Beach State College now offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, workforce development, and lifelong learning.
Learn all about the College's history and view images and videos from the past. You are invited to reconnect with the College by posting your memories and photos on the Time Passages history blog. For details, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/history.
Benefits
For more information and to view additional benefits, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/hr/benefits.