The Projects Coordinator works in the Court Administrator’s Office providing specialized services for one of its divisions. May be assigned to a single or multiple simultaneous projects such as the Language Access Program which provides translators and interpreters to court users. Assigned projects may change at any time but will typically involve several of the following duties: organization and completion of projects; data collection and analysis; assisting in report generation; customer support; clerical assistance to committees; providing direct services or ancillary services to courts; assisting in grant and budget management; research and mastery of computer system. Advanced clerical and procedural work with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and evaluative thinking with occasional role as team lead in supervisor’s absence.

This is a full-time, permanent opening based in Burlington. Starting salary is $25.43 per hour. The Projects Coordinator is a non-exempt Judicial Branch position equivalent to pay grade 23. The State of Vermont’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation.

Benefits:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• Low-cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: Two years or more years directly relevant administrative or project-oriented experience. 
Advanced education may be substituted for experience on a 6-months for semester basis. 
OR
Associate’s degree or equivalent college credits and 3 years directly relevant complex administrative or project-oriented experience. 

Summary of Duties:

• Efficient coordination of one or more projects which may be either ongoing or new in nature. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to establish and maintain working relationships at multiple levels of the organization and among diverse public and private stakeholders, sometimes under significant time constraints. 
• Employ attention to detail and methodical approach to executing on priorities, setting schedules, processing financial and accounting records, and meeting performance goals under grants/contracts/agreements.
• Provide research, analysis, and routine statistical support as required to meet project goals.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of large group events held in-person or in a virtual manner using remote technology.
• Production of materials and presentations as needed to enable stakeholder involvement, communication, orientation, and participant training. 
• Assist in establishing and managing to a budget for the program or project.
• Escalate issues and obstacles to supervisor’s attention according to established procedure.
• This position is responsible for all duties defined and other duties as assigned such as training other employees. 
• The job entails the operation of various types of electronic equipment and new equipment may be introduced at any time.

The above statements provide the general nature and level of work performed by employees of this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required of this classification. Actual assigned duties may differ due to the varying needs of the Judiciary. 

Scheduled hours of work generally conform to public court hours, but assignments may extend beyond those hours. Occasional travel to other courts within the State of Vermont may be required. Travel will be reimbursed according to State policies. This position will be eligible for longevity increases in accordance with the State step pay plan and annual cost of living increases as enacted by the Vermont State Legislature. Job Code # 24049

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills in all state government positions. The Judicial Branch is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and the recruitment process is designed to treat all applicants equitably.