Associate Education Program Manager

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Associate Education Program Manager in the Office of the Judicial College. The Associate Education Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, administering and supporting Judicial College curricula, working collaboratively with senior staff ensuring effective program delivery and continuous improvement.

• What You'll Do:
• The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Program Planning and Development: Partner with senior staff to plan, develop, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs; Conduct needs assessments for target populations and design courses with planning committees.
• Course and Faculty Management: Select faculty, prepare announcements, coordinate materials, and supervise registration; Monitor program progress, evaluate content, and assess faculty performance.
• Curriculum Development and Management: Develop, implement, evaluate, and update Judicial College curriculum for all jurisdictions, content areas, and audiences as directed by senior staff.
• Program Delivery and Support: Manage and support education/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.
• Registration and Credit Management: Coordinate, evaluate, and process registration for courses and meetings; Manage database entries and edits; Prepare continuing education credit applications and report course completions to the relevant agency.
• Course Material Coordination: Coordinate creation and maintenance of course materials and media per publishing guidelines; Arrange printing orders and schedule material shipments to local courts.
• Content Development and Improvement: Coordinate with SMEs to identify learning resources and develop content for new and existing programs; Gather, analyze, and create reports to support continuous course and curriculum improvement.
• STAFF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

What we’re looking for…

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or equivalent experience is required. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience managing projects or programs. Experience in a legal environment is preferred.

Competencies

• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related applications.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with all levels of the Court and its constituents.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build and maintain professional relationships. 
• Communications: Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively either verbally or in writing.
• Judgement: Ability to make sound decisions based on evaluating information.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot, think critically, and solve issues independently.
• Independence and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or part of a team.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to use the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources.
• Conflict Management: Ability to manage conflict and handle difficult people and conversations effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
This position operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers and phones. This is a largely stationary role; however, the employee may also be required to move about the office and building and other locations while traveling. Performing job duties may require bending, standing, reaching, and assembling and occasionally lifting materials up to 20 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to communicate and exchange information.

Court Expectations Of Employee

• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Requires ability to work extended hours as needed and to travel on Court business is required, including overnight stays. Valid driver’s license is required.
• COURT EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE 
• Employees may be regularly exposed to sensitive information and the employee is expected to keep any such information strictly confidential. 
• In completing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the Court expects the employee will:
• 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 Skill(s): Creativity; establishing relationships; organizing and planning; problem solving; 
• Technical Skill(s): Education; Learning and Development; project management

This is an exempt unclassified position that reports to the Deputy Director, Judicial College. The salary range is $70,000-$80,000.

Application Process
Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin on December 18, 2025. To be considered for this position, candidates must submit an application online at www.careers.ohio.gov or deliver an application by January 4, 2026, to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215 and attach or enclose all of the following:

1. Complete application 
2. Resume or CV
3. Cover letter with salary requirements

Only completed applications will be considered.  Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Additional details are available to candidates interested in applying, by contacting the Office of Human Resources – Recruiting at recruiting@sc.ohio.gov.

At-Will Employment
The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapons and violence free, work environment.

Background Check Information:
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.