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Director of Administrative Services

	Director of Administrative Services Job Description
Job Title:	Director of Administrative Services
Job Code:	R43110
Job Series:	Director of Administrative Services
FLSA Status:	Excluded
OCC Group:	Executive (EXC)
Signature of the State Court Administrator approval available on file in the Human Resources Division.
General Statement Of Duties:	Leads the Administrative Services Division of the State Court Administrator’s Office for the Colorado Judicial Department and assists the State Court Administrator in the operations and strategic direction of the Judicial Department.
Distinguishing Factors:	The Director of Administrative Services classification is distinguished from other classifications by providing the administration and overall leadership of the Administrative Services Division for the Colorado Judicial Department.
Essential Functions Of the Position:	Initiates, designs, develops, and implements contemporary business and management practices for the Administrative Services Division of the State Court Administrators Office. Collaborates with the State Court Administrator on various projects for the Judicial Department Responsible for developing and implementing procedures for managing and maintaining all division functions. Directs various management programs for the Colorado Judicial Department including Communications, Facility Services, Judicial Security, Judicial Officer Training and Development, and Governmental Outreach Prepares reports and drafts legislation, rules and procedures; interprets and implements legislation, rules and procedures. Establishes the strategic direction, goals and priorities for the division and assists with the development of strategy, goals and priorities for the Judicial Department. Prepares and oversees budget items within the department to achieve departmental goals. Presents oral and written justifications on budgetary items before the State Court Administrator. Build and lead management teams within the Administrative Services division. Conducts research to remain knowledgeable of industry standards, trends and emerging technologies to support new initiatives, opportunities, and best practices. Participates in the overall operations and management of the Judicial Department and the State Court Administrator’s Office as a member of the State Court Administrator’s Senior Staff Consults and collaborates with various levels of Judicial Department employees, other state agencies, members of the general assembly and staff, the public, press, attorneys, private vendors, and corporate entities to facilitate the strategic direction, goals and objectives of the division and Judicial Department. Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an on-going and annual basis. Assists subordinates in establishing goals. Evaluates subordinates' goal achievement through conferences or informal meetings. Makes decisions regarding subordinate's employment probationary/trial period. Provides for orientation and on-going training, mentoring and coaching to subordinates. Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training. Assigns duties and responsibilities to division staff; develops and establishes procedures for operating and maintaining required administrative systems. Responsible for recruitment, selection and termination of all division employees. Attends meetings and training as required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities:	Manages multiple operations and programs. Plans, provides broad direction, establishes standards, and evaluates operations for diverse programs. Has significant latitude in personnel decisions.
Minimum Education:	Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in judicial, public, or business administration; communications or related field. Advanced degree preferred. Six years of professional, administrative, supervisory, or management experience is required. Three years of demonstrated executive level leadership preferred.
Physical Demands:	While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:	This position is subject to many interruptions and may be required to handle multiple calls and inquiries at once. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Director of Administrative Services Job Description