Senior Probate & Family Court Administrator

Shiawassee; Michigan; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiawassee County Probate Court seeks a seasoned administrator to direct the Probate Court and Family Division’s non-judicial operations in Michigan. You will manage daily operations, budgets, and contracts while supervising the Youth Center and coordinating with agencies to deliver efficient court services.

The role requires a Master’s degree in court/public administration, 7+ years in court administration, and strong leadership and communication skills to engage staff, judges, and the public.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in court administration, public administration, or related field.
• Seven years of progressively more responsible experience in court administration.
• An attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan will be given preference.
• Strong management, budgeting, and public relations abilities.
• Ability to coordinate court operations and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees day-to-day administrative operations of the Probate Court and Family Division.
• Oversees employee relations functions, including collective bargaining and grievances.
• Supervises the Youth Center Director and related programs.
• Plans budgets, monitors expenditures, and negotiates contracts for courts.
• Prepares grant applications and reports; analyzes data for operational needs.
• Coordinates calendars and promotes timely case disposition in line with laws.

Skills

Management skills

Budgeting

Labor relations

Policy development

Public speaking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Court operations coordination

Education

Master’s degree in court administration/public administration

Licensed attorney in Michigan (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Court management software

Job description

Shiawassee County Probate Court seeks a seasoned administrator to direct the Probate Court and Family Division’s non-judicial operations in Michigan. You will manage daily operations, budgets, and contracts while supervising the Youth Center and coordinating with agencies to deliver efficient court services.

The role requires a Master’s degree in court/public administration, 7+ years in court administration, and strong leadership and communication skills to engage staff, judges, and the public.