Director - Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) - Non-Tenured (NT) $156,565.00 Annually
Employment Type: Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK
1001 Vandalay Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description: Put your leadership skills to work as director of one of the country's most innovative unified court systems. The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is seeking a dynamic, pioneering, and experienced director to oversee its daily operations. With a new Chief Justice incoming in 2025 and an updated case management system in the works, Kentucky's court system is entering a new era and is ready for its next leader.
The AOC is charged with supporting the activities of nearly 3,400 court system employees and 413 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks across Kentucky's 120 counties. The agency executes the Judicial Branch's $462 million annual budget. This includes developing and implementing policies for the Kentucky Court of Justice which has earned a national reputation for embracing cutting-edge solutions to ensure equal justice for all.
The director of the AOC is an executive-level position, responsible for the operation of the judiciary through leadership, planning, direction, and supervision. The AOC serves the court system and the public. Under the direction of the Supreme Court of Kentucky, the director oversees the offices of Audits, Finance & Administration, General Counsel, Government Affairs, Information & Technology, Programs & Personnel, Communications and Statewide Programs. This position plays instrumental roles in the administration of court facilities statewide and nationally renowned programs including Pretrial Services, Specialty Courts and Family and Juvenile Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Organizational Leadership: Ensure the AOC and the Kentucky Court of Justice have a clear mission/vision and shared values.Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Kentucky Supreme Court to develop strategic planning initiatives for the judiciary. Continuously engage with the Supreme Court on initiatives and policies that positively impact the administration of Kentucky state courts. Ensure that court operations and judicial administrative needs are identified, evaluated, and incorporated into appropriate short- and long-range plans. Establish priorities and secure resources to accomplish those priorities.Government Relations: Meet with public officials, respond to inquiries and advocate for the agency's needs. Identify and address financial and operational problems related to legislative action and promote legislative improvements. Recommend measures to respond to, modify, and meet Executive or Legislative Branch requests for budget reductions.Operations Administration: Build, review and approve proposed budgets submitted by the judiciary. Identify operations that can benefit from new technology and procedures to improve court efficiency and ensure the implementation of technological enhancements. Evaluate and propose improvements to the current statewide structure of district, circuit, and appellate courts, and lead staff at all levels of execution.Skills & Experience: Dedication to public service with an unfailing commitment to act with civility, remaining nonpartisan in performing job responsibilities.Ability to interact and effectively collaborate with diverse people in different contexts, including employees, public officials, and members of the public.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a clear, concise way.Dynamic interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships while advocating for the court system.Strong sense of integrity and a commitment to teamwork and collaboration, fostering equity and inclusion through self-awareness, cultural sensitivity, and valuing others.Knowledge of the principles and practices of strategic planning and demonstrated success in developing, executing, and assessing strategic goals.Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures and solutions to organizational and operational goals.Efficient, organized work style and an ability to prioritize quickly and confidently and manage multiple deadlines.Extensive knowledge and experience with court administration, with court operations and procedures preferred.State Benefits: State-paid health insurance or state contribution toward health planOptional flexible spending accounts for medical and day-care expensesState-paid life insurance ($20,000 value)Optional vision, dental and life insurance optionsGenerous vacation and sick time12 state-paid holidaysState retirement planRetirement investment opportunitiesCredit union membershipEmployee discount programEXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of senior-executive or equivalent experience in court, government, or business management; or a master's degree in court, public or business administration, or a similar field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Expertise in strategic planning, implementing agency-wide technology, and managing complex budgets.
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