Job Summary

Within the Education Division, the FJC has an opening for an Assistant Division Director (ADD) to lead the Probation and Pretrial Services Education (PPSE) group. This group provides educational programs and resources for U.S. probation and pretrial services officers and their federal court system stakeholders.

Job Description

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS: Education An advanced degree in law, criminal justice, or a closely related social science or experience at a level that would substitute for such a degree is required. Experience Some combination of seven years of teaching, designing, and hosting educational programming Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to applying the principles of adult education to create engaging, useful, lasting learning experiences Minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity Skills Excellence in managing projects, people, and resources Exceptional emotional intelligence, collaboration, and interpersonal skills Strong writing and public speaking skills Values Integrity, honesty, impartiality, discretion Respect, diversity in its many forms, fairness, inclusion, collaboration, and collegiality Growth, feedback, clarity, openness, and transparency Excellence, curiosity, and innovation Wellness and resilience at the organizational and individual levels DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, you're a strong candidate for this position if you possess a collection of some of the knowledge, skills, experience, and characteristics listed below. The list represents a range of possible qualifications, not a checklist that must be met. A strong candidate for this position can demonstrate proficiency in some combination of these areas: Management Ability Ability to work cooperatively, collaboratively, and respectfully with people inside and outside the organization Experience recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and providing training and professional development opportunities Experience managing a team with multiple direct reports in on-site and remote environments Experience developing, mentoring, and coaching group members Experience assessing and improving the quality and utility of educational programs and resources, the processes for creating them, and the performance of faculty and staff who deliver them Experience accomplishing goals within budget constraints and/or budget uncertainty Ability to set clear goals and guide the team to excel Experience building collaboration to boost productivity and success Diplomatic skills to successfully navigate internal and external relationships Organizational Culture Experience working in the courts or familiarity with the workings of the judiciary, preferably at the federal level doing probation and pretrial services work Experience working in law, the courts, or law enforcement (e.g., as a U.S. probation or pretrial services officer, defender, prosecutor, investigator, law enforcement agent/officer, etc.), preferably at the federal level Experience coordinating and collaborating with judicial branch agencies, professional associations, and other stakeholders to advance continuing education goals for a shared professional audience Success working in a hierarchical environment where smart, talented high achievers serve other smart, talented high achievers Experience organizing and facilitating problem-solving and decision-making meetings Education Acumen A degree or certificate in adult education, instructional design, or similar Substantial experience developing and implementing training needs assessments using a variety of methods Skill in using a competency-based curriculum to design and deliver education Experience with and commitment to applying the principles of adult education to create engaging, useful, lasting learning in both in-person and virtual environments Experience measuring learning transfer for training programs in both the short and long term Proficiency with educational technology used to design, develop, deliver, and assess training Experience leveraging high- and low-tech tools to enhance and streamline processes, services, and programs Ability to balance pedagogical needs, financial and staff constraints, and other relevant considerations to determine the optimal delivery method for content Ability to think creatively about adult education in the judiciary context and support experimentation with new approaches Experience with performing the logistics, planning, execution, and project management aspects of in-person and online training