District Court Administrator Delaware County

The District Court Administrator (DCA) serves as the chief administrative officer for the Delaware County Courts providing leadership operational oversight and strategic support to enhance overall Court performance. This role manages and directs all non judicial functions ensuring efficient daily operations effective resource allocation and compliance with relevant policies and procedures. The DCA works closely with the Court to establish goals implement administrative initiatives and strengthen organizational effectiveness across the judicial system.

• Provides leadership direction and oversight for Court Administration staff including delegation of work setting priorities establishing performance standards and conducting probationary and annual evaluations.

• Mentors coaches counsels and trains staff; builds an effective team culture; addresses performance issues; resolves conflicts; and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.

• Recruits hires trains evaluates and manages personnel across multiple sections of Court operations.

• Implements statewide and local policies set by the State Court Administrator AOPC the President Judge and Board of Judges and assists in development of statewide policies.

• Prepares administers and monitors department and Court budgets; oversees procurement; reviews/approves leave; and ensures compliance with Court and AOPC policies.

• Oversees courtroom scheduling facilities equipment and technology needs; coordinates renovation and modernization projects.

• Manages jury operations including utilization reporting vendor coordination IT collaboration and juryrelated programs.

• Prepares and administers trial and motion calendars oversees arbitration matters and ensures effective caseflow management across civil criminal family and appellate functions.

• Serves as liaison to AOPC County agencies law enforcement Bar Association local organizations consultants and other justice system partners.

• Prepares reports memoranda presentations and statistical analyses; maintains Court information and ensures accurate reporting.

• Oversees compliance functions including ADA appeals RighttoKnow requests records management grievance arbitration and harassment/EEO investigations.

• Coordinates Court operations special projects committees and security initiatives; assists the President Judge and Executive Director with judicial staffing visiting judge requests and strategic planning.

• Degree in Judicial Business or Public Administration or closely related field; PLUS

• Four years of professional-level experience in court administration dealing with judicial operations which afforded familiarity with a wide variety of problems.

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

• A Juris Doctorate is preferred

• 13 paid holidays 12 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days per year.

• Comprehensive low-cost medical dental vision and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members on the 1st day of employment.

• Salary increases employee assistance programs and retirement plans.

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.

Salary information

Starting Annual Salary Range: $81903 - $111934

Maximum Annual Salary: $171997