Associate Education Program Manager

About the role

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Associate Education Program Manager in the Office of the Judicial College. The Associate Education Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, administering and supporting Judicial College curricula, working collaboratively with senior staff ensuring effective program delivery and continuous improvement.

Work location: 65 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Contact: Office of Human Resources – Recruiting@sc.ohio.gov. This is an exempt, unclassified, permanent full-time position (8 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday), exempt from union, with a primary job skill in Education.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning and Development: Partner with senior staff to plan, develop, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs; conduct needs assessments for target populations and design courses with planning committees.
• Course and Faculty Management: Select faculty, prepare announcements, coordinate materials, and supervise registration; monitor program progress, evaluate content, and assess faculty performance.
• Curriculum Development and Management: Develop, implement, evaluate, and update Judicial College curriculum for all jurisdictions, content areas, and audiences as directed by senior staff.
• Program Delivery and Support: Manage and support education/association programs, serving as on-site registrar and course moderator; introduce faculty, provide participant instructions, and operate audiovisual equipment and distance learning software for webinars and remote programs.
• Registration and Credit Management: Coordinate, evaluate, and process registration for courses and meetings; manage database entries and edits; prepare continuing education credit applications and report course completions to the relevant agency.
• Course Material Coordination: Coordinate creation and maintenance of course materials and media per publishing guidelines; arrange printing orders and schedule material shipments to local courts.
• Content Development and Improvement: Coordinate with subject‑matter experts to identify learning resources and develop content for new and existing programs; gather, analyze, and create reports to support continuous course and curriculum improvement.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field and one year of relevant experience required. Experience in a legal environment is preferred.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Organization: Strong skills in maintaining structured workflows.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex issues logically.
• Customer Service Skills: Ability to work with customers to assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related applications.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with colleagues, departments, and external partners to achieve common goals.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot, think critically, and solve issues independently.
• Independence and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to use principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources.
• Conflict Management: Ability to manage conflict and handle difficult people and conversations effectively.

Skills

• Professional Skills: Creativity; establishing relationships; organizing and planning; problem solving.
• Technical Skills: Education; Learning and Development; project management.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specific information for this position.

Pay

$74,000–$82,000 annually.

Schedule

Permanent full‑time, 8 am–5 pm Monday through Friday.

Physical requirements

This position operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment (computers, phones). The role is largely stationary but may require moving about the office, building, and other locations while traveling. Performing job duties may require bending, standing, reaching, assembling, and occasionally lifting materials up to 20 pounds. Regular communication and exchange of information is required.

Travel and expectations

Requires ability to work extended hours as needed and to travel on Court business, including overnight stays. A valid driver’s license is required. Employees may be regularly exposed to sensitive information and are expected to keep such information strictly confidential. The Court expects employees to adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures; act as a role model both inside and outside the Court; exhibit a professional manner; maintain constructive working relationships; and maintain a positive, respectful approach with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Court.