Director of Education

Director of Education

Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Indiana Office of Court Services, this position leads and manages a fourteen (14) member team responsible for the delivery of continuing education for Indiana judicial officers, trial court personnel, and 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 oversees the division's online learning management system for distance education. The education director consults and collaborates with other divisions or Office of Judicial Administration departments on stakeholder continuing professional development. The education director develops and manages the education division budget.

A day in the life includes needs assessment & continuous improvement, collaboration & stakeholder engagement, program development & delivery, and general administration, supervision, and management of division and staff.

What you'll need for success includes seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in organizational leadership, management, administrative policy making, 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 includes serving as a person with primary responsibilities of directing the work of others and providing performance feedback.

Integrity, professionalism, customer service, communication, organization, critical thinking, attention to detail, leadership, problem solving, technology and tool usage, and supervisory responsibilities/direct reports are also required.

Benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, vision, and dental plans; wellness program; health savings account; deferred compensation 457B account; pension plan options; leave policies; life insurance; employee assistance program; public service loan forgiveness; free parking; free Linked In Learning access; and hybrid option for eligible employees/positions.

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, status as a protected veteran or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and the Indiana Judicial Code.