Statewide Specialty Courts Project Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a Specialty Courts Project Coordinator in Franklin County with location variation. This role provides high‑level coordination and operational support for statewide department initiatives and strategic projects, leading planning, timelines, and cross‑agency communications.

Requirements include an associate degree and at least two years in criminal justice or related fields, with no virtual work authorization.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or closely related field.
• At least two years working with or within criminal justice, judicial, and/or legal systems.
• Substitution rules allow education or work experience to substitute for minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee statewide department projects and initiatives from planning through completion.
• Develop project timelines and work plans, deliverables, and implementation strategies.
• Monitor progress, identify barriers, and communicate status updates to leadership.
• Oversee department platforms and perform related administrative tasks.
• Review materials for accuracy and quality; support training initiatives as needed.
• Coordinate communication among staff, leadership, judicial partners, and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, tracking tools, and reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and statewide consistency.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or closely related field

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a Specialty Courts Project Coordinator in Franklin County with location variation. This role provides high‑level coordination and operational support for statewide department initiatives and strategic projects, leading planning, timelines, and cross‑agency communications.

Requirements include an associate degree and at least two years in criminal justice or related fields, with no virtual work authorization.