Director of Education

Location: Indianapolis, IN, 46204

Salary: Starts at $102,000, may vary based on education and/or experience.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Indiana Office of Court Services, this position leads and manages a fourteen-member team responsible for the delivery of continuing education for Indiana judicial officers, trial court personnel, elected clerk staff associated with court operations, probation officers, and community supervision teams. The position also oversees programming associated with risk assessment certification, probation officer certification, and court substance abuse management specialist certification.

The Education Director oversees the coordination and development of the division’s continuing education events addressing assessed needs, the management and implementation of education events, and the division’s online learning management system for distance education. The role involves consulting and collaborating with other divisions or Office of Judicial Administration departments on stakeholder continuing professional development, as well as developing and managing the education division budget.

Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment & Continuous Improvement
  • Conduct and oversee training needs assessments.
  • Liaise with judicial officers attending national conferences for faculty and content recommendations.
  • Monitor changes in the law, emerging trends, and advancements in judicial education, including adult learning methodologies, tools, and techniques, by attending professional conferences and maintaining relationships with national and state organizations.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness with continual critical review of content and curriculum.
  • Recommend and implement changes based on feedback and best practices.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with judicial officers, agency partners, and subject matter experts on judicial branch programming.
  • Utilize information and recommendations from Courts and Committees to inform and assess learning needs and conference content planning.
  • Collaborate with other IOCS division directors, staff, and Office of Judicial Administration departments regarding learning needs and program content development.
• Program Development & Delivery
  • Deliver in-person and virtual training aligned with Indiana Supreme Court priorities, state statute, court rules, and best practices.
  • Support implementation of new policies, procedures, and technology initiatives through training.
  • Coordinate with supervisors, leadership, boards, committees, and division staff to develop, implement, and evaluate training programs and division projects.
  • Collaborate and participate in multi-disciplinary summit ventures.
  • Plan and coordinate conferences and education programs, including agendas, locations, contracts, speakers, calendars, logistical arrangements, registrations, and evaluations.
  • Collaborate with division staff and faculty to determine training techniques, materials, and training aids.
  • Collaborate with the Graduate Program Committee on the development and implementation of the Graduate Program for Indiana Judges, including the program application process, faculty identification, speaker agreements, event needs, and attending the week-long program.
  • Monitor program operations by reviewing expenses, maintaining documentation, analyzing evaluations, and participating in post-event debriefs.
• General Administration, Supervision, and Management of Division and Staff
  • Provide leadership, direction, guidance, and support to the division’s four teams: judicial, probation/community supervision, court/clerk, and instructional design.
  • Supervise and manage direct reports, including two team supervisors and a logistics coordinator.
  • Hold weekly supervisor meetings and attend weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly team meetings.
  • Develop and manage the division budget, monitor expenses and expenditures, ensure prompt payment, review outstanding purchase orders, and attend quarterly budget review meetings.
  • Work with various IOCS division staff to address issues arising from certification programs.
  • Collaborate on the Division’s online learning management platform.
  • Oversee and maintain division records and training data, serve as custodian for division training equipment, and determine the necessity of ordering conference materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Collaborate with the Indiana Supreme Court on the biennial District Meetings and work with the logistics coordinator on district meeting dates, locations, and registration.
  • Collaborate with the logistics coordinator on the biennial judicial officer directory.

Requirements

• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in organizational leadership, management, administrative policymaking, adult education, and program and staff supervision.
• A bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in adult education, business administration, judicial administration, law, public administration, or a related field.
• Professional experience in the legal field, including serving as a person with primary responsibilities of directing the work of others and providing performance feedback.

Skills

• Integrity
  • Exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials.
  • Maintain personal and business affairs in a manner that ensures public confidence in the integrity, competence, impartiality, and independence of the judiciary, as well as avoid situations that could lead to conflict or the appearance of conflict.
• Professionalism
  • Interact with all persons in a respectful manner, maintain a business-like appearance, and promote harmony in the workplace.
  • Interact with executive branch agencies, federal agencies, and judicial officers in a manner that promotes confidence and respect in the Office of Judicial Administration.
• Customer Service
  • Act as a liaison when interacting with management, staff, internal and external stakeholders to provide program-specific information, answer questions, and address issues or problems raised.
  • Successfully diffuse elevated conversations and manage conflict resolution.
• Communication
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with team members, supervisors, and staff in other divisions of the Office of Judicial Administration.
  • Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Organization
  • High-level proficiency and understanding of event implementation and management.
  • Manage assignments to ensure all tasks are completed within deadlines.
  • Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks and projects.
  • Prepare and maintain complex and confidential records in an automated system to work on numerous tasks.
• Critical Thinking
  • Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Attention to Detail
  • Research, coordinate, and track work in a proficient manner to ensure accuracy.
  • Engage in long-range planning, vision, and coordination.
• Leadership
  • Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
  • Collaborate and build consensus among fellow managers and other team members.
• Problem Solving
  • Identify problems and review related information to develop and implement solutions.
  • Use deductive reasoning skills to meet several complementary goals.
• Technology and Tool Usage
  • Learn and adapt to new technologies within the Microsoft Suite as well as Supreme Court systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members, including two team supervisors and a logistics coordinator.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Three medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness program (offers a premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards).
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match.
• Two fully funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid new parent leave.
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Group life insurance.
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Hybrid work options are available for eligible employees and positions.