Circuit Executive

United-States-Courts; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judicial Council of the Eighth Circuit seeks a highly qualified Circuit Executive to oversee administrative operations and implement policy under the supervision of the chief circuit judge. Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree (JD preferred) and have at least ten years of progressively responsible administrative experience with five years in leadership roles.

Strong analytical, written and public speaking skills are essential, along with proven success in strategic planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or advanced degree with court administration experience may be substituted.
• Ten years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least five years in leadership/management.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities, written communication, and public presentation skills.
• Experience developing and executing strategic plans and leading organizational change is preferred.
• Substantial experience with large-scale resource management and budget execution is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Guide to Judiciary Policy is preferred.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Written communication

Public presentation skills

Leadership and management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Job description

The Judicial Council of the Eighth Circuit is seeking a highly qualified, dynamic leader to serve as the Circuit Executive. Established pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 332(e), the Circuit Executive exercises administrative powers and performs duties delegated by the judicial council under the supervision of the chief circuit judge.

• A bachelor's degree is required. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is preferred; however, a post-graduate degree in business, public or judicial administration, combined with substantial court administration experience, may be substituted.
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least five years of substantial leadership and management experience (preferably in public service, private business, or court administration) is required.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities, written communication, and public presentation skills are required.
• Proven experience developing and executing strategic plans and leading organizational change is preferred.
• Substantial experience with large-scale resource management and budget execution is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Guide to Judiciary Policy is preferred.