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Program Manager I Date Posted: 06/06/2025
Posting Number: 25-3000-010
Application Deadline: 06/23/2025Employee Benefits

Program Manager I

Seeking The Access To Justice and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager who will primarily be responsible for coordinating and managing the Judicial Branch's Access To Justice Commission initiatives.  This pivotal role involves, collaborating with the Access To Justice Commission, guiding the Judicial Branch Access To Justice Commission Subcommittees, and driving the implementation of programs and best practices to enhance access to the court system for all individuals.  The manager will also contribute to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment within the Judicial Branch through the development and support of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.

KEY DUTIES:
Access to Justice Coordination and Management:
  • Collaborate closely with the Judicial Branch Access To Justice Commission in coordinating and managing the implementation of Access To Justice Subcommittees initiatives/projects, identifying unmet needs and achieving strategic Access to Justice objectives.
  • Spearhead research efforts and guide the implementation of strategic initiatives on behalf of the Access to Justice Committee.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Access to Justice communications, leading the dissemination of updates to Access To Justice Chair, commission members, Chief Court Administrator and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Direct the collection and evaluation of data to assess the effectiveness of Access To Justice initiatives.
  • Proactively identify grant opportunities and lead the development of proposals to ensure the continued success of Access To Justice efforts.
  • Lead the monitoring of Access To Justice legislation and research of state and local trends to inform strategic direction.
  • Maintain active leadership and engagement with local, state, and national Access To Justice networks.
  • Lead the development and delivery of impactful educational programming on Access To Justice tools and direct efforts to publicize Access To Justice initiatives to bar associations, law students, law firms, government agencies, lawyers, and the general public.
  • Direct outreach efforts to other legal providers, bar associations, and non-profits, including legal aid organizations, within the community.
  • Lead the recruitment and management of Access To Justice interns.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Support:
  • Help to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion education efforts; support the development and facilitation of new workshops, training, tools, and resources.
  • Assist with the promotion and marketing of Judicial Branch Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
  • Assist with diversity analytics, including tracking metrics, generating assessments to highlight trends, and communicating impact across diversity programs and initiatives.
  • Conduct research and stay current on diversity best practices and new diversity programs and initiatives.
  • Supervise staff of lower grade.

DIVISION: Branch-wide

CLASS DEFINITION: This class is accountable for managing, developing and monitoring programs, policies and procedures critical to a division’s operations.

GUIDELINES FOR CLASS USE: Assignment of Program Managers to the I and II levels will be determined by the Chief Court Administrator based on recommendations from the appropriate Executive Director.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general direction from an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Formulates and oversees the implementation of programs, policies and procedures affecting one or more assigned areas of responsibility; monitors program and policy compliance with statutes, rules, regulations, directives, program guidelines and Judicial Branch goals and objectives; performs quality control audits; evaluates the effectiveness of both operational and administrative programs; acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding assigned areas of responsibility; provides technical and consultative services regarding programs; analyzes current operations and makes recommendations for improvement; responds to complaints from the public; conducts research and prepares and analyzes management reports to determine the impact on current policies and procedures; conducts training in related areas; recommends solutions to problems in related areas; interprets statutes and rules of practice for application in program areas; may develop budget requests and options; may review and analyze legislative proposals and regulations; develops, forms, manuals and other instructional materials; conducts site visits; serves on department committees; performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY: Knowledge of court operations, trial procedures and rules of practice; knowledge of the principles, concepts and methods of statistical analysis; knowledge of relevant state and federal laws; well-developed skills in interpersonal communications, oral and written communications; substantial database-oriented computer skills.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
General Experience: Nine years of professional experience in a broad range of functions related to assigned areas, including some responsibility for planning, research and statistical analysis, organizational analysis, or a related field.

Substitutions Allowed:
1) College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen semester hours equaling one-half year of experience to a maximum of four years for a Bachelor’s degree. 2) A law degree or a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Incumbents may be required to travel in the course of their daily work.