Deputy State Court Administrator

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

The Deputy State Court Administrator works closely with the State Court Administrator, Chief Justice, Supreme Court, and other executives of the Colorado Judicial Department to support the strategic administration of the Department and the operations of the State Court Administrator’s Office (SCAO). The position reports to the State Court Administrator and has direct supervision, including day-to-day decision-making authority, over one or more divisions  Deputy State Court Administrator may serve as the Acting State Court Administrator at the direction of Chief Justice when the State Court Administrator is temporarily unable to perform their duties.

The Deputy State Court Administrator is responsible for ensuring effective collaboration among the divisions  Deputy State Court Administrator is a liaison to advisory working groups and committees of justices, judges and administrators that provide recommendations and advice for policy making, business practices, and service delivery. The Deputy State Court Administrator serves at the pleasure of the State Court Administrator.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

• Advises the State Court Administrator on mission critical strategic and operational issues that support the Judicial Department’s constitutional and statutory administrative responsibilities.
• Supervises one or more divisions of the State Court Administrator’s Office and has day-to-day decision-making authority over those divisions. Helps ensure operational and strategic collaboration among all SCAO divisions in support of the Judicial Department’s strategic plan.
• Supports implementation of the rules and policies of the Supreme Court as they apply to court administration.
• Develops and promotes statewide administrative practices and procedures. Examines the administrative and business methods employed in the courts and probation and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Supports the preparation, review, and submission of the Colorado Judicial Department Budget. Assists with developing and implementing the Department’s legislative strategy.
• Serves as a liaison for the Colorado Judicial Department with the legislative and executive branches as well as other public and private groups having an interest in the administration of the courts and probation. Represents the courts and probation in administrative matters with others such as law enforcement, news media, committees, planning groups and the general public.
• Presents to outside groups, associations, conferences and workshops.
• Attends, on behalf of the Supreme Court and State Court Administrator, various state and national conferences, trainings and meetings. Serves on commissions, committees and panels involved in matters affecting court administration.
• Initiates, designs, develops and implements contemporary business practices and management practices for the Colorado Judicial Department.
• Attends meetings and completes training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is for the Deputy State Court Administrator at the Colorado State Court…