Associate Education Program Manager

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supreme Court of Ohio’s Office of the Judicial College is hiring an Associate Education Program Manager to develop, implement, administer, and support Judicial College curricula. Working with senior staff, the position helps ensure effective program delivery and continuous improvement. This permanent, full-time, exempt, unclassified position is based at 65 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio, and reports to the Deputy Director, Judicial College. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; extended hours may be required as needed, along with travel on Court business, including overnight stays. The salary range is $74,000–$82,000. The role supports educational programs from planning through evaluation. Duties include conducting needs assessments, designing courses with planning committees, selecting and coordinating faculty, managing registration and continuing education credits, developing and updating curricula, supporting in-person and remote program delivery, coordinating course materials and shipments, and preparing reports to inform improvement. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The position operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers and phones. It is largely stationary, but may involve moving around the office, building, and other locations while traveling. Duties may require bending, standing, reaching, assembling materials, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds. Regular communication and exchange of information are required. A valid driver’s license is required. Employees may be exposed to sensitive information and are expected to keep it strictly confidential, follow Court policies and procedures, and maintain professional and constructive working relationships. Applicants must submit a complete application, resume or CV, and cover letter with salary requirements. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check. The Court is an equal opportunity employer and maintains an alcohol- and drug-free, weapons- and violence-free work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
At least one year of relevant experience.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organization skills and ability to maintain structured workflows.
Ability to assess complex issues logically.
Customer service skills, including assessing needs, providing information or assistance, and resolving problems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related applications.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, departments, and external partners.
Ability to troubleshoot, think critically, and solve issues independently.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Project management skills, including developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources.
Ability to manage conflict and handle difficult people and conversations effectively.
Ability to work extended hours as needed and travel on Court business, including overnight stays.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to occasionally lift materials up to 20 pounds and perform duties that may require bending, standing, reaching, and assembling materials.
Ability to keep sensitive information strictly confidential and maintain professional, constructive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a legal environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior staff to plan, develop, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs.
Conduct needs assessments for target populations and design courses with planning committees.
Select faculty, prepare announcements, coordinate materials, and supervise registration.
Monitor program progress, evaluate content, and assess faculty performance.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and update Judicial College curricula for jurisdictions, content areas, and audiences as directed by senior staff.
Manage and support education and association programs, serving as on-site registrar and course moderator.
Introduce faculty, provide participant instructions, and operate audiovisual equipment and distance-learning software for webinars and remote programs.
Coordinate, evaluate, and process registrations for courses and meetings; manage database entries and edits.
Prepare continuing education credit applications and report course completions to the relevant agency.
Coordinate creation and maintenance of course materials and media according to publishing guidelines; arrange printing orders and schedule shipments to local courts.
Coordinate with subject-matter experts to identify learning resources and develop content for new and existing programs.
Gather, analyze, and create reports to support continuous course and curriculum improvement.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Free dental insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Free vision insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Free basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation