Job 2962 Division Director

Job Title Division Director Job # 2962 Division Certification and Licensing Hiring Salary Up to $163,565.00 annualized Position Summary This senior executive position of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Supreme Court of Arizona, reports to the Administrative Director and Deputy Director. The Certification and Licensing Division Director directs licensing programs established by Supreme Court rules, codes, or statutes. Current programs include attorney admission, attorney discipline probable cause, alternative business structures, legal paraprofessionals, confidential intermediaries, court reporters, defensive driving schools, fiduciaries, legal document preparers, and private process servers. The Certification and Licensing Division also conducts certification and compliance audits, processes and investigates complaints, staffs boards and committees with licensing oversight, and facilitates the hearing process associated with these programs. The Division Director monitors the status of legislation affecting programs, drafts legislation when appropriate, and provides information about the Division’s programs to members of the court community, government agencies, the State Bar of Arizona, legislators, and the public. This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks. Minimum and Preferred Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related field is required. A juris doctorate from an A.B.A.-accredited law school, an advanced degree in a related field, or an ICM Fellow is preferred. Minimum ten years of senior-level management experience, as well as demonstrated skills in program management, leadership, communication, and budget management required. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple regulatory functions simultaneously are a must, as well as an ability to understand, interpret, and implement legislation, rules, administrative orders, policies, and procedures. Court experience is not required. Some travel is required. Selection Process Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. Benefits Accrued vacation pay and sick leave 10 paid holidays per year Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Retirement Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. Equal Opportunity The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State Government