Strategic Court Administration Deputy

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy State Court Administrator position reports to the State Court Administrator and serves as a key executive leader within the Colorado Judicial Department in Denver. The role supervises the State Court Administrator’s Office divisions, advises on strategic initiatives, and represents the department with legislators and external groups.

Based at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center, the role requires strong fiscal management, policy development, and collaboration with the Supreme Court and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, judicial administration, public administration or related field.
• Experience guiding executive-level policy and strategic initiatives.
• Strong budgeting and fiscal management experience.
• Ability to supervise divisions and coordinate across courts and probation.
• Effective communication with legislators and executive branches.

Responsibilities

• Advise the State Court Administrator on strategic and operational issues that support the Judicial Department's responsibilities.
• Supervise one or more divisions within the State Court Administrator’s Office and ensure cross-divisional collaboration.
• Develop and promote administrative practices and procedures for statewide use.
• Support budget development and legislative strategy for the Department.
• Represent the department to legislative, executive, public and private groups and at external meetings.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public administration

Budgeting

Policy development

Stakeholder liaison

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

Equivalent experience substitution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Deputy State Court Administrator position reports to the State Court Administrator and serves as a key executive leader within the Colorado Judicial Department in Denver. The role supervises the State Court Administrator’s Office divisions, advises on strategic initiatives, and represents the department with legislators and external groups.

Based at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center, the role requires strong fiscal management, policy development, and collaboration with the Supreme Court and