Court Admin Director

Court Admin Director

Salary

$115,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annually

Location

509 W. 11th St., TX

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-10788

Department

Criminal Courts

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Directs the administrative and operational functions within a comprehensive and complex court system or legal office. Oversees and participates in the planning and development of policies, procedures and programs to accomplish goals and objectives. Develops strategic plans, oversees administrative functions, including finance, budgeting, human resources, purchasing, information systems, facilities, resources planning, strategic planning and records management. Represents the court system or legal office and presents programmatic, statistical, budgetary and other information to department heads, including judges, legislative bodies, the Commissioners Court and other organizations.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a job classification within the Management job family. Incumbents in this classification is responsible for directing the administrative and operations functions within a comprehensive and complex court system or legal office. Responsible for development of strategic plans and program initiatives to facilitate efficiency and effectiveness. Typically directs the human resources management, finance, budgeting, information systems, facilities and other administrative and operational functions through subordinate managers and administrative staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs the administrative and operational functions within a comprehensive and complex court system or legal office. Oversees management and staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions and dismissals, and directs activities to be consistent with goals and objectives. Seeks and creates opportunities for improved performance, learning and development of staff. Identifies and addresses problems or conflicts.
• Oversees and performs administrative and operational functions, such as financial, budgeting, human resources, purchasing, information systems, strategic planning, records management and special programs. Facilitates meeting all basic requirements related to policies, procedures, staffing, equipment and other resources to enhance efficiency. Manages the day-to-day operations through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Directs departmental planning, development, implementation and management of all financial and budgetary functions, including budget preparation and monitoring, analysis, accounting functions, internal and external controls, compliance issues, financial reporting, grants, interlocals, and discretionary and other funds.
• Oversees and implements departmental human resources functions, including staffing, employee relations, classification, compensation, recruitment/retention, training and guidance on day-to-day actions in compliance with Federal, State and County policies.
• Directs the planning, development, implementation and operation of the departments information and records management systems. Works with information systems staff to determine and prioritize the departments information systems needs.
• Prepares high-level analysis of fiscal impact of various programmatic and policy-related decisions for policymakers. Provides management support to executives and administrative oversight of the department. Evaluates, plans and implements systems, processes and procedures to maximize office efficiency.
• Develops and implements comprehensive strategic plans consistent with departmental goals and objectives.
• Prepares, receives and reviews statistical and programmatic reports, monitors programs, and interprets findings. Evaluates current programs, procedures and practices on an on-going basis. Plans and develops policies, procedures and programs to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of operations and services.
• Represents the department and serves as a liaison for local, regional and statewide committees and task forces, advisory groups, and the general public. Serves as spokesperson to media and outside agencies.
• Prepares and presents comprehensive reports and recommendations based upon analytical research and study of court system issues. Recommends new or revised systems, technologies, policies or procedures to improve the administrative and operational functions of the court system.
• Monitors and directs procedures to ensure that they are consistent with legislative mandates.
• May oversee additional programs within the department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Court Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Administration or a directly related field AND seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in court administration, business administration, legal or related work, including four (4) years of mid- to senior level supervisory or management experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

None required.

Preferred:

Licensed Attorney

Graduation from the Court Executive Development Program of the Institute for Court Management (ICM) or other certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA);

OR,

Masters degree in Court Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Administration or a directly related field;

OR,

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Court system administration and oversight techniques.
• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Federal, State and Local program laws and requirements.
• Accounting, purchasing and budgetary theory, principles and practices.
• Information technology as related to assigned function.
• Criminal justice agencies and task forces.
• Modern office practices, procedures and methods.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Strategic planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating court systems and services.
• Managing staff, allocating resources and evaluating programs.
• Leadership and collaboration.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Negotiating, interviewing and investigating practices and techniques.
• Developing and monitoring program budgets.
• Both verbal and written communication, including presentations.

Ability to:

• Direct, motivate, train, develop and evaluate staff.
• Develop and recommend program initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze administrative and statistical reports.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies and providers, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 5-15 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment to perform the essential functions.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: Austin, TX

Department: Criminal Courts

Criminal Background Check Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Margaret Terronez at Margaret.Terronez@traviscountytx.gov.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs