Special Projects Coordinator Candidate Application

DeKalb County Superior Court Administration; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Superior Court Administration is seeking a focused Special Projects Coordinator to partner with the District Court Administrator. The role spans across divisions to advance priorities, improve court operations, and ensure timely execution of key initiatives.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop project plans and briefings, analyze information, and prepare executive-level reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate high-priority special projects and court-wide initiatives assigned by the District Court Administrator.
• Develop project plans, timelines, deliverables, and status reports to ensure accountability and successful execution.
• Conduct research, analyze information, and develop executive-level briefings, presentations, reports, and recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, judicial stakeholders, court departments, and external partners on strategic initiatives.
• Identify operational challenges, opportunities, and emerging issues and elevate matters requiring executive decision-making.
• Support implementation of organizational improvements, policies, procedures, and innovative court initiatives.
• Provide confidential, highly responsive support on sensitive and time- critical executive assignments.
• Perform other strategic and special assignments as directed by the District Court Administrator.

Job description

Full Description

Special Projects Coordinator

Salary Grade: 14 Salary Range: $46,441-$74,769 FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: District Court Administrator

Position Summary

The Court Special Projects Coordinator serves as a strategic project partner to the District Court Administrator, supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of high-priority court-wide initiatives and executive assignments. The position works across divisions and departments to advance organizational priorities, improve court operations, coordinate special initiatives, and ensure timely implementation of projects that support the Court’s strategic vision and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate high-priority special projects and court-wide initiatives assigned by the District Court Administrator.


• Develop project plans, timelines, deliverables, and status reports to ensure accountability and successful execution.


• Conduct research, analyze information, and develop executive-level briefings, presentations, reports, and recommendations.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams, judicial stakeholders, court departments, and external partners on strategic initiatives.


• Identify operational challenges, opportunities, and emerging issues and elevate matters requiring executive decision-making.


• Support implementation of organizational improvements, policies, procedures, and innovative court initiatives.


• Provide confidential, highly responsive support on sensitive and time- critical executive assignments.


• Perform other strategic and special assignments as directed by the District Court Administrator.

Job Title: Special Projects Coordinator

Department: Administration

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: DeKalb County Superior Court