Deputy Director, Programs & Services

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois is seeking a Deputy Executive Director for the Programs and Professional Services Division (Office of the Superintendent). The role directs training, policy development, quality assurance, gender-responsive programs, and volunteer services at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago.

Responsibilities include budget planning, staff supervision, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and five+ years supervisory/administrative experience in juvenile detention, corrections, or secure residential facility.
• Bachelor’s Degree and seven+ years supervisory/administrative experience with at least two+ years in training administration.
• United States citizenship.
• 21 years of age at time of application submission.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs day-to-day operations of Training and Professional Development; Policy Development and Quality Assurance; Gender-Responsive Programs; Volunteer Services.
• Serves as Administrator on Duty on a rotating basis with 24‑hour availability.
• Manages approximately five department directors and support staff; oversees budget and strategic planning.
• Ensures compliance with standards, regulations, and inspections; analyzes data to inform decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Training administration

Policy development

Quality assurance

Gender-responsive programs

Volunteer services

Data analysis

Public speaking

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s Degree in Management/Public Administration/Criminal Justice/Psychology/Social Work/Education or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice/Psychology/Social Work/Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database creation/maintenance

Job description

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois is seeking a Deputy Executive Director for the Programs and Professional Services Division (Office of the Superintendent). The role directs training, policy development, quality assurance, gender-responsive programs, and volunteer services at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago.

Responsibilities include budget planning, staff supervision, and ensuring regulatory compliance.