Special Projects Coordinator Candidate Application

About the role

Position Summary: The Court Special Projects Coordinator serves as a strategic project partner to the District Court Administrator, supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of high-priority court-wide initiatives and executive assignments. The position works across divisions and departments to advance organizational priorities, improve court operations, coordinate special initiatives, and ensure timely implementation of projects that support the Court’s strategic vision and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate high-priority special projects and court-wide initiatives assigned by the District Court Administrator.
• Develop project plans, timelines, deliverables, and status reports to ensure accountability and successful execution.
• Conduct research, analyze information, and develop executive-level briefings, presentations, reports, and recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, judicial stakeholders, court departments, and external partners on strategic initiatives.
• Identify operational challenges, opportunities, and emerging issues and elevate matters requiring executive decision-making.
• Support implementation of organizational improvements, policies, procedures, and innovative court initiatives.
• Provide confidential, highly responsive support on sensitive and time-critical executive assignments.
• Perform other strategic and special assignments as directed by the District Court Administrator.

Pay

Salary Grade: 14; Salary Range: $46,441‑$74,769; FLSA: Exempt; Reports To: District Court Administrator.

Department: Administration; Job Type: Full Time; Job Location: DeKalb County Superior Court.