Administrative Associate

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Administrative Associate II for the Adult Correction department. Located at Bertie Correctional Institution, this full-time role involves coordinating hiring processes, assisting new hires, and managing communications with staff and the public.

Qualified applicants will have at least a high school diploma and one year of administrative experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $31,200 - $51,249/year along with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• One year of administrative experience required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written form.
• Experience in preparing documents and reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews and process hiring packages.
• Assist new hires with onboarding.
• Complete tasks in Workday.

Skills

Clerical experience

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fiori SAP GUI

Workday

Job description

Sep 1, 2026

$31,200 - $51,249/year

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Administrative Associate II (S)

Position Number

60060177

Grade

NC02

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position is located at Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, NC 27983 facility Human Resources department. This position coordinates interviews, processes hiring packages, completes tasks in Workday, assists new hires with onboarding, assists with Correctional Officer hiring, assists staff with basic pay questions, attends job fairs and hiring events. Duties performed may include but are not limited to, preparation of documents and reports, composition of memos and letters, the use of office technology, compiling records, organizing and maintaining files, posting information, greeting, referring, assisting visitors, clients, staff, and others, and photocopying. Effectively communicate with other staff and members of the general public in verbal and written form and by using existing communication systems to covey and/or obtain information, instruction and direction. Work under occasional stressful conditions in meeting deadlines. Input and comprehend computer generated data. Review completed task to ensure accuracy and integrity of information. Effectively establish, develop and maintain a filing system that allows easy access. Be able to navigate in Fiori SAP GUI and Workday. This job requires some physical effort to include walking, standing and normal office-type work. This position will have limited contact with offenders.

This position is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8hr day shift.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $31,200 - $51,249

Applicants now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Clerical and/or secretarial experience
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook (or related software)
• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Microsoft Word

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insuranceoptions
• RetirementPlans
• PaidVacation,Sick,andCommunityServiceLeave
• Paid ParentalLeave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Anticipated Vacancy: #60060177 vacancy effective date: 9/14/26

Note to Current State Employees :

The salary grade for this position is NC02. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result.

About The Division of Institutions:

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Supplemental Contact Information:

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Providing science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of ALL North Carolinians.

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Government Administration

Company size 1,001–5,000 employees

Company type Government agency Founded 1989

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