ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION DIRECTOR - 22010769

Job Summary

The essential function of the position within the organization is to direct and manage mediation and arbitration services. The position is responsible for supervising staff and contract mediators; implementing policy and procedures; conducting training; providing and overseeing mediation and arbitration services; implementing and modifying programs; managing budget; serving as departmental liaison; and performing related administrative functions, including overseeing data compilation and reporting.

Essential Job Functions

• Directs and supervises staff, including organizing, selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination; prepares periodic employee performance evaluations; reviews and approves timesheets and leave requests. Supervises contract mediators to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws.
• Mediates cases; trains, assists, and guides mediators; administers and evaluates arbitration programs; and coordinates program services with judges and other program directors.
• Collaborates with upper management in establishing and implementing new programs and modifying existing programs; implements policy and procedures; and ensures compliance with them by staff and contract workers.
• Serves as information resource liaison for the area of responsibility; consults with staff to resolve problems/issues, communicates with clients to answer questions or resolve problems regarding cases, and exchanges information with court personnel outside the Department.
• Collaborates with senior management to develop short and long range goals and objectives for the area of responsibility; oversees implementation of those goals and objectives, ensuring adherence to organizational standards, policy, and procedures; and makes adjustments as needed.
• Develops departmental budget proposals and expenditure estimates; reviews purchase requisitions for mediation programs; and orders equipment and supplies to ensure continuous, uninterrupted services.
• Gathers information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for the area of responsibility; coordinates statistical reports for mediation and arbitration programs.
• Manages administrative/clerical functions, including, but not limited to, reviewing and amending documents prepared by staff, reviewing timesheets and pay vouchers for contractors, and facilitating completion of mediator continuing education requirements.
• Attends and/or conducts staff, committee, or other professional meetings to exchange information and oversee community outreach.
• Attends technical or professional workshops or seminars to improve professional skills.

Education and Training Guidelines

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, social work, legal studies, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Five years of related work experience, including two years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Competencies

• Data Responsibility: Plans and directs others in the sequence of major activities and reports on operations and activities which are very broad in scope.
• People Responsibility: Instructs or trains others through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice, or by making recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines.
• Assets Responsibility: Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving major economies and/or preventing major losses through the management of a moderate sized department.
• Mathematical Requirements: Uses practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, measurements, or logarithms; may use algebraic solutions of equations and equalities, deductive geometry, and/or descriptive statistics.

Reasonable Accommodations

The Florida State Courts System has the right to revise this class specification at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and official State Employment Application (found at http://www.17th.flcourts.org/the-employment-opportunities/) to Court Administration, Human Resources, 201 SE 6th St, Rm. 20140, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301. The People First profile application will not be considered.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Taiwo Akinkunmi at takinkunmi@17th.flcourts.org.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.