Program Manager Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

Program Manager The Access To Justice and Diversity, Equity andInclusion State of Connecticut Judicial Branch East Hartford TheState of Connecticut Judicial Branch, Administrative ServicesDivision is seeking The Access To Justice and Diversity, Equity,and Inclusion Program Manager who will primarily be responsible forcoordinating and managing the Judicial Branch’s Access To JusticeCommission initiatives. This pivotal role involves, collaboratingwith the Access To Justice Commission, guiding the Judicial BranchAccess To Justice Commission Subcommittees, and driving theimplementation of programs and best practices to enhance access tothe court system for all individuals. The manager will alsocontribute to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusiveenvironment within the Judicial Branch through the development andsupport of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.

KEY DUTIES

Access to

Justice Coordination and Management:

Collaborate closelywith the Judicial Branch Access To Justice Commission incoordinating and managing the implementation of Access To JusticeSubcommittees initiatives/projects, identifying unmet needs andachieving strategic Access to Justice objectives. Spearheadresearch efforts and guide the implementation of strategicinitiatives on behalf of the Access to Justice Committee. Serve asthe primary point of contact for Access to Justice communications ,leading the dissemination of updates to Access To Justice Chair,commission members, Chief Court Administrator and other relevantstakeholders. Direct the collection and evaluation of data toassess the effectiveness of Access To Justice initiatives.

Proactively identify grant opportunities and lead the developmentof proposals to ensure the continued success of Access To Justiceefforts. Lead the monitoring of Access To Justice legislation andresearch of state and local trends to inform strategic direction.

Maintain active leadership and engagement with local, state, andnational Access To Justice networks. Lead the development anddelivery of impactful educational programming on Access To Justicetools and direct efforts to publicize Access To Justice initiativesto bar associations, law students, law firms, government agencies,lawyers, and the general public. Direct outreach efforts to otherlegal providers, bar associations, and non-profits, including legalaid organizations, within the community. Lead the recruitment andmanagement of Access To Justice interns.

Diversity, Equity, andInclusion Program Support:

Help to enhance diversity, equity, andinclusion education efforts; support the development andfacilitation of new workshops, training, tools, and resources.

Assist with the promotion and marketing of Judicial BranchDiversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives Assist with diversityanalytics, including tracking metrics, generating assessments tohighlight trends, and communicating impact across diversityprograms and initiatives. Conduct research and stay current ondiversity best practices and new diversity programs andinitiatives. Supervise staff of lower grade.

Salary Range:

$110,415- $145,756/year – plus State of Connecticut benefits. New employeesbegin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing stateemployees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance withexisting Judicial Branch policy. The State of Connecticut JudicialBranch offers its employees a top notch array of health andretirement benefits including but not limited to: paid holidays,vacation, sick and personal leave, group life insurance, 457Deferred Compensation, voluntary flexible spending accountprograms, discounted auto and home insurance policies and long andshort term disability.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

General Experience:

Nine years of professional experience in a broad range of functionsrelated to assigned areas, including some responsibility forplanning, research and statistical analysis, organizationalanalysis, or a related field.

Substitutions Allowed:

1) Collegetraining may be substituted for the General Experience on the basisof fifteen semester hours equaling one-half year of experience to amaximum of four years for a Bachelor’s degree. 2) A law degree or amaster’s degree in a related field may be substituted for oneadditional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Incumbents may be required to travel in the course of their dailywork. Applications must be received by June 23, 2025. Applicationsmust be submitted through the on-line application site at: (CLICKBELOW). Resumes or paper applications will not be accepted. Careersat the Branch play an essential role for the public and society.

Our meaningful, challenging, and interesting positions have along-lasting effect that serves to advance justice and ultimatelyprovides for the greater good of all. Please reference postingnumber 25-3000-010 EOE