PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (DISTRICT COURT CASA PROGRAM)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Program Administrator position. This position will oversee the daily operations of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program, providing leadership, supervision, and strategic direction to staff and volunteers who advocate on behalf of children involved in the dependency court system. The Program Administrator will plan, organize, and evaluate program services; ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and funding requirements; develop policies and procedures; manage program resources and budgetary components; and serve as a liaison between the Court and community partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families served by the Court.

This role requires knowledge of principles, practices, funding sources and administrative techniques for service delivery programs; administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the supervision of employees and/or volunteers; principles and practices of program planning and evaluation; laws, regulations and practices of the program area to which assigned; principles and practices of employee and volunteer supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, training, performance review and evaluation; principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment; computer applications related to the work; standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; techniques for understanding and effectively communicating with individuals of various cultures; basic budgetary practices and terminology.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.

NOTE: A resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s resume are incomplete and will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration or a field related to the programmatic or service area to which assigned AND four (4) years of full-time professional and/or administrative experience in an area related to assigned program or unit. Prior lead or supervisory experience is desirable. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. An advanced degree in appropriate field preferred.

Working Conditions: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require possession of valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

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• Clark County

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