JOB TITLE:
Judicial Education Programs Specialist VII

JOB #:
2887

DIVISION:
Education Services

HIRING SALARY:
$73,416.00 annualized

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports judicial education programs for judges statewide by planning, coordinating, administering, and implementing assigned programs, including conferences, trainings, and other branch-wide initiatives to improve job-related competencies of the Arizona Judicial Branch. Additionally, this position works closely with committees, AOC divisions, and justice stakeholders to ensure programs are effectively delivered and aligned with strategic goals.

Other responsibilities include providing expert-level consultation and development of judicial education training programs, facilitating ongoing curriculum and program development for existing and new programs, investigate and recommend alternative delivery methods for various education program components, conduct expert-level instruction on various subjects, including adult education best practices and staff-focused development topics. This position will also gather and analyze data to identify causes in performance gaps as well as assess other education and training needs while also providing recommendations for training solutions. Develop procedures and recommend policies, maintain written and oral communication among a variety of stakeholders, as well as adapt develop education and training programs for use on eLearning platforms.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate will have a degree in education, legal studies, criminal justice, or related field and seven related years’ experience, including court or legal experience. Knowledge of court operations, structure, related statutes, and Arizona Rules of Court, knowledge and experience in the development, delivery, and evaluation of education programs, including remote delivery, and proficiency in designing and developing engaging online computer-based training programs tailored to diverse learning needs and objectives. This position also requires the ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience, manage multiple simultaneous projects and tasks, solve problems and act as the Supreme Court’s expert on assigned issues.

The preferred candidate will have former legal education or extensive experience working in a court, and knowledge of adult education principles, skills and ability regarding the development and delivery of adult education programs.

Travel level: up to 25%, valid driver’s license required.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include first and/or second-round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Exempt position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.