Regional Guardianship Consultant

Administrative Office of the Courts•Olympia, WA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to take on the dynamic role of Regional Guardianship Consultant within the Guardianship Monitoring Support Initiative team. This is a professional level job that works with minimal supervision and applies independent judgment within specified area of expertise. The Regional Guardianship Consultant (RGC) serves as the regional liaison and primary consultant for assigned superior courts, providing guidance, operational support, and subject-matter expertise. In this role, the RGC supports courts in problem-solving, implementing program recommendations, and navigating adult guardianship processes. Through consistent communication and relationship-building, the RGC strengthens regional capacity, promotes statewide consistency, and ensures courts have the support needed to operate effectively within the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in court administration, social work, public administration, political science, business administration or closely allied field AND Three (3) years of experience in court administration and/or program development.
Relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Understands customer expectations and delivers high-quality work while building trust through honesty, professionalism, and respectful communication.
Sets clear goals, organizes tasks, and manages time effectively to meet deadlines and maintain accountability for work quality.
Demonstrates strong analytical skills to evaluate information, develop recommendations, and generate effective solutions.
Communicates clearly in both oral and written forms and successfully manages multiple projects at once.
Knowledge and understanding of the interaction and mission of interested groups, boards, committees & judicial staff regarding services/support provided by AOC.
Knowledge and understanding of the justice system with specific focus on the Washington State court system; laws, procedures, and practices within appellate courts and courts of limited and general jurisdiction; trends in court administration.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates court program components with a focus on gathering and analyzing data to inform judicial policy and enhance program outcomes.
Collaborate closely with individual Superior Courts to support the adoption of monitoring practices, ensure consistent data reporting, and tailor program efforts to meet local needs.
Supports program development and ongoing operations by initiating key tasks and activities.
Engages with local and regional educational institutions to coordinate student involvement and foster community participation.
Assists with recruiting, training, and supervising students and volunteers.
Supports the design and delivery of training curriculum for volunteers, members of the public, and court stakeholders to support program consistency and quality.
Contributes to project planning and execution, including schedule coordination, resource management, risk tracking, and issue resolution, applying project management best practices.
Provides staff support to judicial officers, clerks, and court administration by preparing correspondence, drafting policies, writing grant proposals, and supporting working groups.
Assists in developing and documenting standardized procedures and protocols, including data collection methods, sample size guidelines, and evaluation methods to ensure measurable and meaningful outcomes.
Presents and promotes program objectives and recommended procedures to judicial partners to foster understanding, build consensus, and support implementation timelines.
Performs other duties as required.