Municipal Court Operations Director

City of St Joseph; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St Joseph is seeking a Municipal Court Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the municipal court and serve as administrator under the direction of the Chief Judge and City Manager. The role includes planning, budgeting, policy development, staff supervision, and coordination of technology and records security.

The administrator ensures compliance with applicable laws, prepares financial reports, and guides process improvements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to court operations.
• Experience in planning, budgeting and policy development for a court.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage and administer day-to-day operations of the Municipal Court.
• Develop and implement goals, policies and work standards for court operations.
• Direct staff, provide training, evaluate performance, and ensure professional development.
• Interpret laws and regulations affecting court administration and records.
• Oversee budget, expenditures, revenue tracking and financial reporting.
• Coordinate court technology, records access and information security.

Skills

General management

Budget development

Court administration

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice

Tools

MS Office

Records management systems

Job description

City of St Joseph is seeking a Municipal Court Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the municipal court and serve as administrator under the direction of the Chief Judge and City Manager. The role includes planning, budgeting, policy development, staff supervision, and coordination of technology and records security.

The administrator ensures compliance with applicable laws, prepares financial reports, and guides process improvements.