Program Manager
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Program Manager The Access To Justice and Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion State of Connecticut Judicial Branch East Hartford The
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, Administrative Services
Division is seeking The Access To Justice and Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion Program Manager who will primarily be responsible for
coordinating and managing the Judicial Branch's Access To Justice
Commission initiatives. This pivotal role involves, collaborating
with the Access To Justice Commission, guiding the Judicial Branch
Access To Justice Commission Subcommittees, and driving the
implementation of programs and best practices to enhance access to
the court system for all individuals. The manager will also
contribute to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
environment within the Judicial Branch through the development and
support of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts. KEY DUTIES:
Access to Justice Coordination and Management: Collaborate closely
with the Judicial Branch Access To Justice Commission in
coordinating and managing the implementation of Access To Justice
Subcommittees initiatives/projects, identifying unmet needs and
achieving strategic Access to Justice objectives. Spearhead
research efforts and guide the implementation of strategic
initiatives on behalf of the Access to Justice Committee. Serve as
the 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 relevant
stakeholders. Direct the collection and evaluation of data to
assess the effectiveness of Access To Justice initiatives.
Proactively identify grant opportunities and lead the development
of proposals to ensure the continued success of Access To Justice
efforts. Lead the monitoring of Access To Justice legislation and
research of state and local trends to inform strategic direction.
Maintain active leadership and engagement with local, state, and
national Access To Justice networks. Lead the development and
delivery of impactful educational programming on Access To Justice
tools and direct efforts to publicize Access To Justice initiatives
to bar associations, law students, law firms, government agencies,
lawyers, and the general public. Direct outreach efforts to other
legal providers, bar associations, and non-profits, including legal
aid organizations, within the community. Lead the recruitment and
management of Access To Justice interns. Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Program Support: Help to enhance diversity, equity, and
inclusion education efforts; support the development and
facilitation of new workshops, training, tools, and resources.
Assist with the promotion and marketing of Judicial Branch
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives Assist with diversity
analytics, including tracking metrics, generating assessments to
highlight trends, and communicating impact across diversity
programs and initiatives. Conduct research and stay current on
diversity best practices and new diversity programs and
initiatives. Supervise staff of lower grade. Salary Range: $110,415
- $145,756/year – plus State of Connecticut benefits. New employees
begin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing state
employees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance with
existing Judicial Branch policy. The State of Connecticut Judicial
Branch offers its employees a top notch array of health and
retirement benefits including but not limited to: paid holidays,
vacation, sick and personal leave, group life insurance, 457
Deferred Compensation, voluntary flexible spending account
programs, discounted auto and home insurance policies and long and
short term disability. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING General Experience:
Nine years of professional experience in a broad range of functions
related to assigned areas, including some responsibility for
planning, research and statistical analysis, organizational
analysis, or a related field. Substitutions Allowed: 1) College
training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis
of fifteen semester hours equaling one-half year of experience to a
maximum of four years for a Bachelor’s degree. 2) A law degree or a
master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one
additional year of the General Experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Incumbents may be required to travel in the course of their daily
work. Applications must be received by June 23, 2025. Applications
must be submitted through the on-line application site at: (CLICK
BELOW). Resumes or paper applications will not be accepted. Careers
at the Branch play an essential role for the public and society.
Our meaningful, challenging, and interesting positions have a
long-lasting effect that serves to advance justice and ultimately
provides for the greater good of all. Please reference posting
number 25-3000-010 EOE
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