Education Program Manager/Counsel

What You’ll Do The following duties are typical for this position. They are not exclusive or all‑inclusive; additional duties may be required and assigned. Program Planning and Development Plans, designs, and develops educational programs for judges, magistrates, court personnel, and other audiences; conducts needs assessments and analyzes results, sharing findings with planning committees; designs curriculum with stakeholders and contributes to online course development; estimates costs, monitors expenses, selects and negotiates faculty fees; coordinates logistics, conducts planning meetings, ensures alignment with adult learning theory; writes course objectives and announcements, reviews and approves course content, requests accreditation and provides justification for course credits. Event Management Leads and supports faculty and participants during educational events, ensuring high‑quality experiences; hosts webinars, provides leadership and support, sets up technology and troubleshoots; supervises registration, engages participants, resolves issues during sessions; monitors program progress and gathers feedback to improve future courses. Post‑Course Management Analyzes course evaluations, shares results with stakeholders, integrates feedback into future planning; sends thank‑you messages to faculty and leads debrief meetings for continuous improvement; ensures course materials are archived in compliance with standards; manages financial resources, analyzes trends, forecasts future needs. Legal Research, Rule Analysis, and Education Administration Conducts legal research and analyzes legislation, statutes, case law, and court rules affecting judicial education and Judicial College operations; assists with development and review of educational resources, drafting rule amendments, documents, processes and contracts; advises Judicial College staff regarding legal education needs and emerging issues impacting judicial officers. Collaboration and Process Improvement Participates in meetings to enhance processes, customer service, and educational offerings. Compliance and Contribution Contributes to the writing of Judicial College procedures and policies and ensures compliance. Staff Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. What We’re Looking For Qualifications & Experience Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with admission to the bar required within the first six months of employment. At all times during employment, must be an attorney properly admitted to the practice of law and in good standing. Progressive experience in education, law, court administration, public administration, legal research, and/or a related field. Knowledge of adult learning principles, judicial education, and/or instructional design is required. Competencies Course development: Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate courses, including needs assessments, learning objectives, outlines, and collaboration with faculty on content and teaching methods. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with colleagues, departments, and external partners. Program Management Acumen (Advanced): Ability to serve as a subject‑matter advisor, design and oversee program frameworks, provide guidance on high‑impact initiatives, and advise senior leadership. Legal Knowledge (Foundational): Demonstrates knowledge of legal principles, procedures, and practices; applies critical thinking and sound judgment. Legal Research: Proficiency in analyzing statutes, case law, and regulations. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot, think critically, and solve issues independently. Relationship Building: Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all stakeholders. Customer Service: Provides assistance and resolves customers’ problems. Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex issues logically. Physical Requirements This position operates in an office environment; requires use of standard office equipment, may involve movement within the office and travel to other locations; may require bending, standing, reaching, assembling, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds. Regular communication is required. Travel Requirements Requires ability to work extended hours as needed and to travel on Court business, including overnight stays. Driver’s license required.

COURT EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

Adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures. Act as a role model both inside and outside the Court. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others. Work to maintain constructive working relationships. Maintain a positive and respectful approach with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Court. Professional Skills Attention to Detail Written Communication Verbal Communication Technical Skills Attorney/Legal Education Agency Overview The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Education Program Manager/Counsel in the Office of the Judicial College. The Education Program Manager/Counsel is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and administering Judicial College curricula for all audiences of the Judicial College, with a focus on providing education via live courses, to be delivered in‑person or electronically, and providing legal research and analysis in support of judicial education. #J-18808-Ljbffr Supreme Court of Ohio