JOB TITLE/DEPARTMENT:
Program Director
Early Settlement Mediation – Southeast Program
Pittsburg County Courthouse – McAlester, OK
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Alternative Dispute Resolution System based out of the Administrative Office of the Courts oversees thirteen (13) regional Early Settlement Program offices serving all seventy-seven (77) Oklahoma Counties. The Early Settlement programs are grant programs provide FREE mediation services to the courts and communities across Oklahoma. Mediators are community volunteers who attend a required training and complete steps to become a certified volunteer. Oklahoma has been recognized as having one of the top community-based, court-connected mediation programs in the nation!
The Early Settlement Mediation – Southeast Program is grant funded by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma, Administrative Office of the Courts and sponsored by East Central University (ECU) with the office located in the Pittsburg County Courthouse, McAlester, OK. The Program Director coordinates mediation services to the following southeastern Oklahoma counties: Choctaw, Haskell, Latimer, Leflore, McCurtain, McIntosh, Pittsburg, Pushmataha counties. The program has a satellite office in the McCurtain County Courthouse, Idabel, OK.
PRIMARY DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:
• Develop a working relationship with the judges and court officials in the service area.
• Develop public awareness of the program through correspondence, one-on-one discussions, and speaking presentations to local bar associations, civic clubs, schools, and other community organizations throughout the service area.
• Conduct mediation sessions.
• Recruit, train, supervise and certify volunteer mediators throughout the service area.
• Oversee the operation of the program office located in the Pittsburg County Courthouse and McCurtain County Satellite office. This includes supervision of staff, case management, scheduling, coordination of volunteer mediators, and monitoring the annual program budget.
• Work with the State Director of Dispute Resolution and attend meetings as required.
• Submit monthly/annual program statistics to the State Director of Dispute Resolution and the Dispute Resolution Advisory Board.
• Required to attend mediation training, including, basic civil, family, and advanced mediation, provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Provide conflict resolution training to staff and students as requested by supervisor.
• The job will require approximately 30% travel.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent and proven experience working in Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, make solid judgment and problem-solve.
• Ability to self-manage and identify areas of need and complete day-to-day activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS but not required:
• Master’s degree
• Work experience in conflict resolution.
• Experience with program budgets and case management.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:
Must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Attend basic and advanced mediator training programs from the Administrative Office of the Courts and become certified in order to retain position.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have good oral/written communication skills and have the ability to handle several tasks at once. Must be able to prioritize work assignments efficiently and effectively. Must be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision. Additional skills, not required but helpful, include experience in public speaking and working with volunteers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands or arms. The employee must be able to lift/move 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
REPORTS TO/SUPERVISOR:
The program sponsor, East Central University, designee will oversee the day-to-day operations and the State Director and Associate State Director of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution System, will provide program operation guidelines and provide on-going support.
For more information about the Early Settlement Mediation program, please visit the program web site: https://adrs.oscn.net
HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Applications will be reviewed starting after April 24, 2024, at 5 pm.
TO APPLY:
Applications should consist of (1) a letter of interest; (2) a current resume; (3) a list of three professional references with complete contact information and a notation describing the work relationship with each; (4) unofficial transcripts from all degrees; and, (5) a completed *Disclosure Statement.
Applications should be sent electronically to Employment Services at es@ecok.edu. For more information about ECU, visit our web site at http://www.ecok.edu.
East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Admin. 160, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260.