Initial Posting Date:
02/23/2026Application Deadline:
03/24/2026Agency:
Judicial DepartmentSalary Range:
$14,638 - $22,709Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Assistant Deputy State Court Administrator (Assistant Deputy State Court Administrator for Operations)Job Description:
Interviews: We anticipate holding first-round interviews April 7th and 8th.
Who We Are
The Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court serves as the administrative head of the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD). The State Court Administrator (SCA) supports and assists the Chief Justice in exercising administrative authority and management of the statewide unified court system of trial and appellate courts. The SCA manages OJD’s centralized support systems including budget and accounting, technology, human resources, and programmatic and educational functions, as well as the data collection, analysis, and reporting accountability required of a branch of state government.
The SCA also manages the Executive Services Division (ESD) within the Office of the State Court Administrator (OSCA) at OJD. ESD provides OJD’s executive policy, legal advice, communications, and governmental relations services, as well as support for judicial branch leadership structures and meetings, judicial coverage, administrative services, and general coordination and assistance to support and promote judicial branch success.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work experience, education, and any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.
Benefits to You
We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.
Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.
Position Highlights
ESD is seeking our next Assistant Deputy State Court Administrator for Operations (Assistant Deputy State Court Administrator) to join our team in Salem, Oregon.
In this role, you will provide executive-level management and coordination of OJD’s core operational divisions: Human Resources, Business and Fiscal Services, and Enterprise Technology. The role ensures alignment of these divisions with organizational priorities, facilitates cross-divisional communication, and supports data-informed decision-making for Oregon’s statewide court system. You will also have a critical role in developing the judicial branch’s legislatively approved biennial budget.
The person in this position must be able to respond quickly to emerging issues and workload demands, work long hours, especially during legislative session, and be able to pivot among operational subject matters and the internal and external factors affecting Oregon’s unified court system. This position is dynamic and requires creative thinking as well as technical skills to meet the demands of the organization.
Operational Strategy and Planning
Develop and implement operational strategies that align with organizational goals to ensure transparency and timely resolution of issues.
Continuously evaluate and adopt innovative technologies and process improvements to modernize operations, enhance efficiency, and support evolving organizational needs.
Establish short- and long-term objectives for operations (HR, Fiscal, Data, and Technology) and monitor progress toward achieving them.
Work with leadership to analyze operational impacts of policy/program proposals.
Partner with Assistant Deputy SCA for Court Programs and Innovation to ensure operational support for current and emerging programs.
Contribute to development and implementation of OJD’s strategic plan, track progress, and report on operational initiatives.
Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Cross-Divisional Coordination and Communication
Develop and maintain systems for consistent, efficient communication among OJD’s three core operational divisions: Human Resources, Business and Fiscal Services, and Enterprise Technology.
Convene and lead regular cross-divisional meetings to align priorities, resolve issues, and ensure transparency in decision-making.
Serve as primary liaison between operational divisions and executive and court leadership, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of complex issues.
Foster collaboration and teamwork between OJD’s other operational, programmatic, and public service functions to ensure seamless work toward accomplishing OJD’s strategic objectives and a positive work environment.
Process Improvement and Efficiency
Analyze workflows and identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across all operational areas.
Budget Development and Resource Planning
Coordinate development of biennial budget requests, ensuring adequate funding for operational needs.
Prepare data-driven analyses and recommendations to support budget requests.
Facilitate preparation of proposed biennial budget and budget-related presentations to the legislature.
Collaborate with fiscal leadership to align budget strategies with OJD’s strategic plan and legislative priorities.
Performance Management and Data-Driven Culture
Design and implement comprehensive performance measures and feedback mechanisms in collaboration with court and division leaders.
Support organizational culture that embeds data analytics into operational decision-making to inform strategy and resource allocation.
Create processes for collecting, validating, and analyzing data across courts and divisions to identify trends, predict resource needs, and inform policy decisions, strategy and resource allocation.
Use data insights to guide budget development, workforce planning, and technology investments, ensuring that organizational priorities are evidence-based.
Stakeholder Engagement and Representation.
Represent operations in executive meetings, committees, and external forums.
Build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including judges, trial court administrators, and legislative and executive branch partners.
Provide clear, accurate information to support legislative, judicial, and public inquiries related to OJD operations.
Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.
The applicants most likely to receive an invitation to interview will have an in-depth understanding of the courts, have extensive experience managing diverse teams within a large, complex organization, and take a collaborative approach to problem-solving and coaching. We are seeking applicants who are skilled communicators, are detail- and big-picture oriented, have high emotional and social intelligence, and can work in a decisive and inclusive manner.
Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume
Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.
Cover Letter (REQUIRED)
Attach your cover letter (not to exceed four pages) in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.
In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”
Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
Work History/Resume (REQUIRED)
Attach your updated resume in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.
OR
Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on the date listed above.
Minimum Qualifications
(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)
The qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in management, business, court administration, public administration, or a related field.
AND
At least seven (7) years of increasingly responsible leadership experience, including managing managers, that supports the duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
OR
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to eleven (11) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Special Qualifications
(These must be verifiable.)
None.
Requested Skills and Attributes
(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience demonstrating strong leadership fundamentals within a complex organization (e.g., team coordination, decision-making, coaching).
Experience handling legislative processes (testimony, bill analysis, stakeholder engagement).
Experience managing complex projects and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Experience recognizing, addressing, and managing conflict in a professional setting.
Demonstrated skill managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience and skill using a variety of data analytic software and research methods, as well as all standard Microsoft 365 products.
Experience fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment, and an obvious dedication to encouraging and supporting this type of work environment.
Experience working for an Oregon Judicial Department court or division is preferred.
Working Conditions
This is a full-time position, and the work schedule is currently 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is FLSA-exempt and ineligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.
Early morning, evening, night, weekend, and holiday work is required, often resulting in long workdays. During legislative session, the frequency of non-standard working hours corresponds with the OJD presentation schedule and its preparation, and the frequency of legislative evening, weekend, and holiday hearings, meetings, and deadlines.
Occasional in-state travel, including overnight travel and travel in inclement weather, may be required to attend meetings and visit court locations.
Hybrid work may be available for this position. All hybrid work assignments begin, end, and change only with administrative authority approval. The person in this position will work primarily in person at our Salem office.
Frequent contact and communication with people from diverse backgrounds.
Long periods of sitting or standing while working at an OJD-assigned computer.
Frequently lifting items that weigh up to 15 pounds.
Work is performed in an office setting. The person in this position must be familiar, experienced, and comfortable with using a full array of current technology tools and office software programs for accessing and performing work and research, and for communications on and off the worksite. The following equipment may be used: telephone, smartphone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, videoconferencing equipment, copy machine, scanner, and fax machine.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Reference Checks
By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.
United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.
Age-Based Discrimination
OJD does not request or require your age, date of birth, or attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Veterans’ or Oregon National Guard Preference
Eligible veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking for documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers web page for additional details, information, and resources.
Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.
Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, click here.
Employee Benefits
Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.
Questions and Support
If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY: Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired. Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.
Workday related information and resources are available here.
For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930 or email ojd.hrsd@ojd.state.or.us.
The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.