Assistant Deputy State Court Administrator; Assistant Deputy State Court Administrator Oper

Initial Posting Date: 02/23/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/24/2026

Agency: Judicial Department

Salary Range: $14,638 - $22,709

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Assistant Deputy State Court Administrator (Assistant Deputy State Court Administrator for Operations)

Interviews: We anticipate holding first-round interviews April 7th and 8th.

The Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court serves as the administrative head of the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD). The State Court Administrator (SCA) supports and assists the Chief Justice in exercising administrative authority and management of the statewide unified court system of trial and appellate courts. The SCA manages OJD’s centralized support systems including budget and accounting, technology, human resources, and programmatic and educational functions, as well as the data collection, analysis, and reporting accountability required of a branch of state government.

The SCA also manages the Executive Services Division (ESD) within the Office of the State Court Administrator (OSCA)  provides OJD’s executive policy, legal advice, communications, and governmental relations services, as well as support for judicial branch leadership structures and meetings, judicial coverage, administrative services, and general coordination and assistance to support and promote judicial branch success.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work experience, education, and any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.
• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.

ESD is seeking our next Assistant Deputy State Court Administrator for Operations (Assistant Deputy State Court Administrator) to join our team in Salem, Oregon.

In this role, you will provide executive-level management and coordination of OJD’s core operational divisions:
Human Resources, Business and Fiscal Services, and Enterprise Technology. The role ensures alignment of these divisions with organizational priorities, facilitates cross-divisional communication, and supports data-informed decision-making for Oregon’s statewide court system. You will also have a critical role in developing the judicial branch’s legislatively approved biennial budget.

The person in this position must be able to respond quickly to emerging issues and workload demands, work long hours, especially during legislative session, and be able to pivot among operational subject matters and the internal and external factors affecting Oregon’s unified court system. This position is dynamic and requires creative thinking as well as technical skills to meet the demands of the organization.

• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with organizational goals to ensure transparency and timely resolution of issues.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt innovative technologies and process improvements to modernize operations, enhance efficiency, and support evolving organizational needs.
• Establish short- and long-term objectives for operations (HR, Fiscal, Data, and Technology) and monitor progress toward achieving them.
• Work with leadership to analyze operational impacts of policy/program proposals.
• Partner with Assistant Deputy SCA for Court Programs and Innovation to ensure operational support for current and emerging programs.
• Contribute to development and implementation of OJD’s strategic…