AOC Deputy Court Services Division Director; U At- in Albuquerque or Santa Fe, NM

Business Unit: 21800 AOC Deputy Court Services Division Director (U) #, Full-Time, At-Will in Albuquerque or Santa Fe, NM # of Positions: 1 Administrative Office of the Courts

Opening Date: 09-10-2026
- Close Date: 09-24-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $42.225-$52.781 per hour or $87,828-$109,784 annually

The Administrative Office of the Court is recruiting for a full-time, at-will, AOC Deputy Court Services Division Director (U) #. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Acting under administrative direction assist the AOC Court Services Division Director with the oversight, planning, and management of the Division.

• The AOC Deputy Court Services Division Director assists the AOC Court Services Division Director in the development and implementation of the Division’s programs and operations in support of the New Mexico Judicial Branch, including Language Access, rural justice initiatives, self-help services, the statewide call center, jury and witness services, the court appointed attorney contracts, safe exchange and visitation services, court appointed special advocate contracts, and ADA Title II accommodation requests.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned activities, programs, and staff.
• Recommends, develops, implements, and administers policies, procedures, training guides, standard operating procedures, and manuals.
• Plans, directs, reviews, organizes, and coordinates the work of professional staff and contractors. Assists subordinates in establishing and meeting goals, delineates available resources, and coaches, mentors, trains, and motivates staff concerning projects, priorities, business processes, and deadlines.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Consults and collaborates with various levels of the Judicial Branch employees, other state agencies, legislators, the public, private vendors and corporate entities.
• May lobby for legislative support on behalf of projects and/or the Judicial Branch, prepare bill analyses to assess the impact of proposed legislation, assist in developing strategies for passage of legislation, and attend legislative hearings.
• Manages and oversees the negotiation and management of contracts on behalf of the AOC and in accordance with established contracting procedures and applicable laws.
• Develops statewide program standards and performance measures and ensures those measures are satisfactorily achieved.
• Represents the AOC on internal, governmental, and community committees and task forces.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to governmental agencies, the public, civic groups, and educational institutions and develops workshops and training materials.
• Develops statewide program budgets, monitors budget allocations and expenditures, and may provide qualitative data and fiscal projections to management, special committees, boards, and the legislature.
• Identifies additional funding sources to maintain adequate resources for statewide program operations.
• Monitors and/or manages program database (data development, collection, entry, and generation of reports).
• Drafts, develops and publishes periodic or annual reports.
• May be appointed to internal judicial and external community steering committees to develop and manage efficient court processes and policies and make recommendations relevant to the court’s jurisdiction and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant should demonstrate advanced knowledge of the New Mexico state courts, including court procedures and rules, court organization and administration, services, functions, and jurisdictions; public policy analysis and evaluation; techniques in managing multiple and diverse statewide program(s); working with diverse communities, community and justice system partners; development of technological solutions; conference and program planning; budget management including: performance-based budgeting, project/program budget preparation, tracking projected and expended project/program funds;

grant procedures and grant writing; state and federal grant compliance rules and regulations; state procurement rules; legislative processes;
New Mexico Criminal Justice Information System; basic contract law; community resources; media relations; research and evaluation techniques; methods of data collection; and…