Professional Development Manager

Professional Development Manager | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts

• Closing Date Applications received by Thursday, April 23, 2026, will receive first consideration
• Division Judicial College Division
• Benefits An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation options, as well as vacation, sick and personal leave. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet.
• Salary Minimum salary $102,086; salary at hire to be commensurate with experience

Professional Development Managers are the teachers and trainers of Illinois Judicial College faculty and curriculum and course planners. Professional Development Managers must have expertise in curriculum and course design, adult education practices, and a working knowledge of Judicial College Bylaws, policies, and standards. The position will design, deliver, and evaluate professional development curricula, courses, programs, and initiatives for audiences including Judicial College Standing Committee and Workgroup members, faculty, New Judge Cohort Leaders, Course Supervisors and AOIC staff within all Divisions.

Professional Development Managers instruct Judicial College constituents how to: a) execute Judicial College Bylaws and policies; b) create curriculum and courses; c) select, develop, and retain faculty; d) foster learner engagement and audience analysis; e) facilitate cohort discussions as New Judge Cohort Leaders; f) coach and evaluate faculty as Course Supervisors; g) effectuate meeting management; h) enhance presentation strategies and skills;

i) utilize needs assessments; and j) effectively integrate technology. In addition to the above, the position also plans Judicial College-wide events in coordination with the Board of Trustees, including the Annual Meeting of the Judicial College, the Core Principles Workshop and Faculty Development Workshops. Portfolio assignments and work hours will vary consistent with need. Statewide travel, including Sunday departures, and overnight stays, should be anticipated.

Limited out-of-state overnight travel may be required. Professionalism, decorum, diplomacy, and confidentiality are required. Professional Development Managers report directly to the Associate Deputy Director of the Professional Development Unit.

• Design, deliver, and evaluate professional development curricula, programs, courses, and initiatives for Judicial College constituencies.
• Train curriculum, program, and course planners how to design curricula, programs and courses, and train faculty who teach constituents of the Judicial College, how to teach effectively applying adult learning principles.
• Instruct Judicial College constituents how to: a) execute Judicial College Bylaws and policies; b) create curriculum and courses; c) select, develop, and retain faculty; d) foster learner engagement and audience analysis; e) facilitate cohort discussions as New Judge Cohort Leaders; f) coach and evaluate faculty as Course Supervisors; g) effectuate meeting management; h) enhance presentation strategies and skills; i) utilize needs assessments;
  
  and j) effectively integrate technology.
• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Technology proficiencies that will facilitate execution of assigned duties and responsibilities including Zoom, Slido, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite and related technologies will be assessed.
• Conduct interviews, surveys, and focus groups to identify learner needs, and assess professional development course feedback to enhance professional development.
• Align professional development courses with professional competencies.
• Collaborate effectively with AOIC staff.
• Manage assigned portfolio responsibilities efficiently and effectively, prioritizing workflow consistent with timelines and overall expectations.
• Apply Judicial College policies and NASJE curriculum and course design principles.
• Effectuate Judicial College Bylaws, policies, and Standing Committee…