Judicial Branch Education Program Director

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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$39.507

Job Posting:

JR2025-00012619 Judicial Branch Education Program Director (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

02-03-2025

Job Description:

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more!

This classification level is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive education program for Judicial Branch employees. Responsibilities may include managing and supervising to education program staff and direct reports; planning, organizing, developing and implementing a wide range of training activities and conferences; overseeing training records, resources and supplies; working with committees to determine education needs, and creation and delivery of education; using evaluation mechanisms to monitor effectiveness of education; and determining resource need for education; using evaluation mechanisms to monitor effectiveness of education; and determining resource need for education; identifying potential sources for funding; preparing and monitoring education budget, expenditures; writing and presenting grant proposals for educational projects. Facilitating training as assigned or needed. Experience in and/or knowledge of the Nebraska Judicial Branch and supervisory experience strongly preferred. Up to 20% travel across the state may be required.

 

JOB DUTIES:

• Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing, assigning and scheduling work; coaching staff; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are educated; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures, and maintain a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

• Identifies long-term education objectives and goals for the Judicial Branch and provides direction on the implementation.

• Oversees the Judicial Branch Education programs; monitors activities for compliance with policies, procedures, and strategy; provides guidance, consultation and technical support for programs, projects, systems, and processes.

• Monitors and evaluates programs; investigates problems and issues; performs research on trends; analyzes and interprets data and information; and develops and implements program improvements.

• Aids in planning, evaluating and forecasting resource needs; assists with preparation of budget and tracking of expenditures; reviews vendor invoices and submits payment requests; and recommends purchases.

• Develops, reviews and revises policies and procedures to enhance programs and to address issues; develops and maintains management reporting, program documentation, correspondence, and presentation materials.

• Curriculum development and training facilitation.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field; 5 years’ experience in the management of adult education programs; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Experience working in a court is strongly preferred.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Personnel management principles, practices and techniques;

• Practices and methods of training, coaching, and leading the work of others;

• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work;

• Project management knowledge;

• Judicial Branch educational requirements and policies;

• Instructional design principles and methods;

• Curriculum design and development principles and methods;

• Online training principles and methods;

• Adult education principles and methods;

• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies;

• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research;

• Principles and practices of budget development and administration;

• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations;

• Principles and practices of conflict resolution;

• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment);

• Customer service principles;

• Knowledge of computer and applicable software applications.

Skill:

• Supervising and evaluating staff performance;

• Training, coaching, and leading staff;

• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed;

• Managing a program or project;

• Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards;

• Conducting research on industry trends, solutions and best practices;

• Compiling and sorting data and articulating issues and recommendations;

• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations;

• Developing policies and procedures;

• Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning;

• Providing technical guidance, direction and education to program stakeholders;

• Developing and managing business relationships with program stakeholders;

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment);

• Providing customer service;

• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications;

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objectives.

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

Salary : $20,000