Program Manager- Judicial EducationMaryland State Judiciary

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans. Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head.

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Financial Disclosure: As a state employee, you may be required to file an annual Financial Disclosure with the State Ethics Commission. If you are required to file, you will be notified by the Judiciary Human Resources Division and must file within 30 days of employment and no later than April 30th of each subsequent calendar year.

Essential Job Functions:  

The Program Manager ? Judicial Education (PM) reports to the Manager and Assistant Manager of the Department of Judicial Education. The incumbent of this position is responsible for supporting the course development process used to offer judicial education courses to Judges, Magistrates, and Commissioners through the department.  Course development program management involves working closely with volunteer faculty to provide cutting-edge education and training based on the principles of best-practice adult learning. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for managing assigned education-related projects and assisting with the department?s annual educational events including the New Trial Judges Orientation Residential program (NTJO), Judicial Conference, New Law Clerk Orientation (NLCO), New Orphan?s Court Orientation (NOCO), etc. The incumbent is expected to be proactive, creative, and able to manage the workload effectively, efficiently, and successfully.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists volunteers and approved external faculty in the development of their course curricula in preparation of course offerings through the annual Judicial Education Course Catalog or ad hoc upon approval. Participate in conference calls, review the draft course outline, provide guidance on balancing lecture with interactivity, and maintain the department?s policies regarding materials preparation, timelines, and PowerPoint (or other) presentation templates. Associated course management activities include conducting research, drafting small group activities, and preparing the course materials, etc. Manage program following departmental policies.

Assists with the execution of all annual judicial education events such as conferences, universities, and orientations as assigned. Complete assigned duties which may include, but not limited to, course assignment/course management (see above description), coordinating activities, collaborating with colleagues inside the department, across the judiciary and with external stakeholders, attending meetings, taking meeting notes and distributing accordingly, and keeping the department management abreast of assignment status.

Conducts miscellaneous legal research, drafts fact patterns, drafts course scenarios, responds to requests for information regarding the law, maintains the legal bench book as assigned by the department manager, and writes articles for the Judicial Gazette.

Provides staff support with assigned committees, subcommittees, new initiatives, and new programs. Help maintain existing programs assigned by the department manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor?s Degree from accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of work experience coordinating education-related programs. 

Preferred:  Master?s in education or related field or a J.D.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Instructional systems design and development models, principles, practices, and scenario-based learning. 

Adult learning principles, including effective practices and techniques of training and development. 

Skill in:

Effective meeting facilitation, measured by the ability to have stakeholders reach consensus and develop product deliverables.? 

Developing work processes and systems for accurate and quality work products with operational efficiency. 

Effective communication that promotes mutual understanding and effective decision-making

Software applications, such as Microsoft 365 and Canva, to create course content and course support materials for print or digital publication, including learner guides, PowerPoint presentations, and other correspondence.

Ability to:

Develop curricula that will enhance Judiciary education and course offerings, including essential skills, essential business skills, and performance-based training.

Develop curricula in all learning modalities, including self-paced distance learning, instructor-led distance learning, webinars, and face-to-face formats. 

Write using concise and clear language with proper grammar and punctuation that conveys the intended tone. 

To work on multiple projects and programs simultaneously and within given timeframes. 

Research for course development and achieve subject matter expertise quickly over a wide range of topics

To meet and interact effectively with individuals at all levels within the Judiciary. 

Plan, organize, and execute plans in a timely manner

Conduct legal research and analysis and interpret the law. 

Work on multiple projects and programs simultaneously. 

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equipment, Machinery and Tools:

Computer and Calculator

Software and Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office Suite to include: Word, PPT, Outlook, and Excel; Microsoft Teams; Microsoft SharePoint; database software; and Adobe Suite.

Additional Responsibilities:

Travel is required: Minimal in-state travel is required for this job for offsite courses, the annual Judicial Conference, the annual New Trial Judge Orientation, and the biannual offsite Magistrate Conference.

Selection Process:

Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at aocta@mdcourts.gov.

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to ADA@mdcourts.gov or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. 

Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.