If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work. SALARY: The salary range for this position is $79,098.16 to $123,272.27 for Schedule A, and $79,098.16 to $117,108.66 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth. The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly skilled, proactive professional with exceptional organizational and writing skills to work under the direction of the Family Practice Division supervisor and court executive who coordinate the work of the dissolution and non-dissolution dockets. This individual will serve in a leadership role to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines; make sound, well-informed and objective decisions; develop strategies and project plans that accomplish the intended goals of the Judiciary; and provide professional administrative support to internal and external stakeholders. REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access. Example of Duties Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. Comprehend, evaluate, and manage policies, programs and procedures, and recommend and develop new or updated policies as needed. Coordinate and support the work of committees including scheduling and facilitating meetings, overseeing projects, setting priorities, creating agendas, assembling materials, taking meeting minutes, and responding to member requests. Create and implement strategies to achieve long and short-term goals, compose draft correspondence, directives, assignment judge memorandum, reports, manuals, policy endorsement documents and other written materials on behalf of the assistant director, chief and supervisor. Create and keep updated standard operating procedures related to court programs, initiatives, and team operations. Serve as the point of contact for support, direction, and information to team members, vicinage staff, judges, the public, complainants, and other internal and external stakeholders. Develop knowledge of information technology applications and systems to assess data and provide data driven information to stakeholders. Note: Project management experience and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office would be helpful. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience, two of which shall be in program development, program coordination, program analysis, program administration and/or administrative research. Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree from an approved American Bar Association law school may be substituted for two years of experience. Note: A master’s degree or a law degree from an accredited college or university, may be used as a substitution, not both. Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See Supplemental Information Driver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. Residency Law: In accordance with N. J. S. A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need. HOW TO APPLY: