Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a full-service department responsible for providing a range of human resources and personnel services to the University.

A Message From FAMU's Chief HR and Diversity Officer

Human Resources serves as a strategic partner and collaborator with the University’s stakeholders, ensuring alignment of the function to the business of university administration. These partnerships afford the Office of Human Resources the flexibility to not only anticipate and proactively manage change and HR matters, but also to take proactive leadership in many other areas as appropriate. It is with this view of performance that the entire HR team strives to deliver systems, tools and services to FAMU in a manner exemplifying professionalism, service excellence, respect, teamwork and with the utmost regard for diversity and inclusion.

Sandi M. Smith Anderson
Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources

Strategic Imperatives and Guiding Principles

Our strategic imperatives cover

Diversity and inclusion.
Operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Talent management.

As we carry out our strategy, we will hold ourselves accountable for our actions, words and deeds by embracing and adopting the following guiding principles for optimal individual and team performance:

Communications.
Ethical behavior.
Giving and receiving feedback.
Managing conflict.
Understanding our roles and responsibilities as team members.
Making decisions.
Problem-solving and process improvement.

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Mission Statement:

To continually improve and sustain the University's ability to attract, develop and retain excellent and diverse talent in a compliant and inclusive environment.

VISION STATEMENT:

To become the undisputed high performing center of excellence for talent management, diversity, and stakeholder engagement.

CORE VALUES

To become the undisputed high performing center of excellence for talent management, diversity, and stakeholder engagement.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Understanding, respecting and leveraging the differences of individuals and their respective cultures through active participation and stakeholder engagement.

PERFORMANCE

Achieving the best results through ownership and successful completion of our work, on time and within budget, for the greater good of the team and the University.

RESPECT

Showing kindness and regard for the dignity and contributions of others in a diplomatic, tempered and compassionate manner.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Delivering services, systems and tools to all stakeholders with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, competency and honesty.

TEAMWORK

Working together toward a common purpose and goal through collaboration and partnering with all stakeholders for the greater good of the team and the University.

Interested in Joining the FAMUly? FAMU may be the right place for the next step in your career. Find out what openings are available and consider applying. For application assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (850) 599-3611.