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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, JUVENILE COURT

NEOGOV is seeking a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Fulton County Juvenile Court to lead and strengthen programs that impact young people's safety and opportunities. The role involves overseeing court operations, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring effective service delivery within the juvenile court system.

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Responsibilities

Leads daily operations of court services to include Court Administration, Court and Family Services, Clerk of Court's Office, Behavioral Health Services and Probation Services
Plans, organizes and directs court operations and direct services; develops, implements and interprets policies and procedures; designs and implements business strategies, plans and implements procedures to improve court operations
Can speak on behalf of Chief Administrative Officer, Juvenile Court in event of absence
Builds strong management team to fulfill the mission of the Court and successfully meets strategic, operational and programmatic goals approved by the Judged and Chief Administrative Officer
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned court staff: makes hiring, promotion and termination recommendations; establishes workloads and prioritizes work assignments; process employee concerns and problems and counsels or institute discipline as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; and ensures staff training in operations, policies, and procedures
Develops and fosters a working environment that encourages a focus on the coordination of staff regarding shared goals objectives, and assures the full utilization of staff
Plans, organizes, and directs the fiscal, human resources and information technology infrastructure for the Court; develops, implements, and interprets policies and procedures; supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned court staff: makes hiring, promotion and termination decisions and/or recommendations; establishes workloads and prioritizes work assignments; process employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; and ensures staff training in operations, policies, and procedures
Fulfills the mission of the Juvenile Court through the promotion of efficient utilization of resources, safe and compliant court facilities, responsive and strategic customer service within the Court
Oversees operations management for a large urban court, including quality assurance/record management, access to justice and customer service centers that impact children and families, interpreter management, visiting or senior judges or judicial officers, court reporters, and other mandated services; directs all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disability Act matters, ensuring compliance of all court facilities
Works with the Judges and Chief Administrative Officer to identify and prioritize the key performance measures and strategic benchmarks; Responsible for strategic planning and serves as senior advisor on all Juvenile Court related matters
Develops and maintains community support and collaboration of community partners through a variety of program activities and networks; attend meetings of department managers and update the Chief Administrative Officer and other managers on issues relating to the Department; as a senior manager, participates in the ongoing review, evaluation, and revision of employee policies and procedure in all departments of the Court
Plans, organizes, and directs the fiscal, human resources and information technology infrastructure for the Court
Establishes and maintains effective, collegial and collaborative working relationships with judicial officers, other senior management, court employees, governmental agencies, members of the public and others encountered in the course of work

Qualification

Juvenile justice knowledgeCourt operations managementData-driven decision-makingMultidisciplinary team leadershipPublic administration principlesBudget managementHuman resources managementCustomer-focused serviceEffective communicationProblem-solving

Required

Master's degree with emphasis in Public, Business, or Judicial Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, or related
Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a court system or related area
Two (2) years of supervisory experience at a senior management level
Valid State of Georgia Driver's License or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested
Knowledge of juvenile justice, child welfare, and educational advocacy systems, including CHINS, probation, GAL functions, and mediation practices
Skill in leading multidisciplinary teams across legal, social services, education, and behavioral accountability programs
Ability to manage complex court operations, including case flow, staffing, and program performance
Skill in data-driven decision-making to guide policy, staffing, and operational improvements
Ability to respond effectively in high-risk, high-pressure situations with sound judgment and a trauma-informed approach
Ability to coordinate multi-agency interventions with DFCS, schools, law enforcement, and behavioral health partners
Requires knowledge of Principles and practices of public, business, or judicial/court administration
All laws, rules, and regulations governing public and court administrative operations
Court practices and procedures
Legal terminology related to court operations
Techniques used to conduct legal research
Requires skill in Supervising staff
Organizing and prioritizing work
Developing and managing budgets
Delivering high-quality, customer-focused service
Resolving problems and making decisions
Using spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentation, and other software to research legal issues, organize and analyze information, prepare reports, and create and deliver effective presentations
Overseeing court systems, programs, and/or legal administrative operations
Building sustainable working relationships with other County personnel, officials, and the public
Communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisor, and the public
Generating enthusiasm and support for program objectives

Preferred

Juris Doctorate not required, but may be substituted for a master's degree and preferred
Thorough knowledge of fiscal administration, technology management, and human resources is preferred

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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