Deputy Court Administrator

DGS Office of External Affairs; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Court Administrator for the Sussex County Superior Court, under the direction of the Superior Court Administrator, coordinates non-judicial activities and operations to support efficient court operations.

The role oversees strategic planning, policy development, security and facilities management, budget administration, and liaison with external agencies, ensuring compliance with court rules and effective space management.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in operations management, including planning, directing and evaluating operations through supervisors.
• Three years experience developing solutions and giving recommendations to management to meet goals.
• Three years experience interpreting court rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of developing policies or procedures.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate non-judicial activities and operations of the Sussex County Superior Court.
• Lead strategic planning, policy development, security and facilities management, and court technology initiatives.
• Oversee staff training, budget administration, and liaison with external agencies.
• Direct record management and interpretation of court rules; manage space and facility needs.

Skills

Operations management

Solution development

Interpreting court rules

Policy development

Background check clearance

Job description

The Deputy Court Administrator coordinates non-judicial activities and operations of the Superior Court in Sussex County under the direction of the Superior Court Administrator. The role involves strategic planning, policy development, security and facilities management, court technology initiatives, staff training, budget administration, and serving as a liaison between the Court and external agencies. The incumbent directs record management, interprets court rules, and manages space and facility needs.

Key qualifications:

• Six months experience in operations management including planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations through subordinate supervisors
• Three years experience developing solutions and providing recommendations to management in accomplishing organizational and operational goals
• Three years experience interpreting court rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of developing policies or procedures
• Satisfactory criminal background check required