Program Coordinator III
State of North Carolina
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Job summary
The State of North Carolina, Department of State Treasurer, Retirement Systems Division, is seeking Counseling Center Counselors to assist active and retired state and local government employees with retirement and benefit inquiries, explaining statutes and plan provisions while delivering courteous, accurate information to a diverse client base across the state.
This role emphasizes public contact, research, and training, with a hybrid telework option, robust health benefits, and opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications or Public Affairs plus two years of related experience.
- Experience in retirement/benefits and customer service.
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex regulations.
Responsibilities
- Counsel and educate members on entitlement, benefits, and program options.
- Explain applicable laws, codes and regulations to diverse stakeholders.
- Research and resolve complex benefit questions with timely follow-up.
- Collaborate with agencies and HR professionals to support retirement programs.
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Job description
Hybrid - Wake County, North Carolina, United States
Aug 14, 2026
$47,703 - $83,479/year
Dept of State Treasurer
Retirement Division
65034840
NC12
Our mission is to preserve, protect and sustain the state’s pension and healthcare plans, generate investment returns in excess of comparable public pensions, properly account for and report on all funds that are deposited, invested, and disbursed through the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, assure the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments, maintain the state’s “AAA” bond rating, and provide exemplary service across all divisions of the Department.
The primary purpose of this position is to assist active & retired state and local government employees, beneficiaries, employers and agencies with retirement and benefit inquiries by counseling and educating them on benefit programs administered by the Retirement Systems Division and with explaining statute details and legislative interpretations. This section receives phone calls and e-mails from employees and employers from all around the state regarding all the different retirement systems and responds to a variety of calls and e-mails from simple, moderately complex to very complex questions. These Counseling Center Counselors are trained as subject matter experts regarding all matters retirement and are equipped to handle even the most complex situations that require additional research and follow up, with an awareness toward customer service.
The anticipated hiring rate for this position is up to $55,209, based on available funding and internal equity considerations.
This role requires:
- 50% Public Contact/Retirement Counseling:
- Explains and applies interpretations of laws, codes, AG opinions and procedural guides related to the Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System, Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, former Law Enforcement Officer’s Retirement System, Separate Insurance Benefits Plan for Law Enforcement Officers, Register of Deeds’ Supplemental Pension Fund and the Disability Income Plan of North Carolina, Legislative Retirement System, Legislative Retirement Fund, Consolidated Judicial Retirement System, National Guard Pension Fund, and the Supplemental Retirement Income Plan.
- Assesses individual member situations while applying current statute regulations and communicating the appropriate decision to involved parties; scope includes over 900,000 active, inactive, and retired members, and over 1,500 employers.
- Acts as a liaison between other sections and our members, beneficiaries, human resource departments, agencies, and others that contact the Retirement Systems Division.
- Educates, assists, counsels, and advises members, their dependents, and/or other involved parties of the benefits programs to determine entitlement, eligibility, timing, privileges, obligations, options and benefits, and explains the applicable provisions.
- Objectively analyzes each member’s situation, selects and applies the appropriate regulations and formulas, and communicates the various options available.
- Evaluates requests and problems in order to determine the member’s rights or benefits; provides counseling as to the wisdom of certain service purchases, optional payment plans, career changes, beneficiary designations, etc.
- Provides technical assistance to agencies and HR professionals in regards to the various retirement systems such as procedural matters, reporting requirements and supplies information to administrative and personnel officials of all agencies covered under the variety of retirement plans.
- Interprets a variety of legislation concerning retirement, depending on the date of enrollment, and the laws in place at that time.
- Provides advice to members in a variety of organizational structures requiring knowledge of personnel regulations and practices, payroll policies, salary plans and the earning of sick, vacation, bonus, and longevity earnings.
- 20% Research:
- Researches complicated benefit provisions regarding statutory and regulatory changes since these changes are cumulative in effect resulting in the date an event occurs may cause the answer to be different than if the event had happened at an earlier or later date.
- Researches more complex cases and responds via e-mail and/or phone call
- Researches open cases by working with other departments to understand TATs and responds back to member or employer via e-mail and/or phone call.
- 20% Training:
- Must pass and complete the mandatory 8-week new hire training class followed by on-going quarterly refresher trainings and assessments, quarterly knowledge assessments and on-going training classes as assigned by the Learning and Development department and as requested by leadership, a 3-day Customer Service Quality Phone Interaction Skills training and pass on-going weekly quality assessments from randomly pulled call recordings.
- Must complete a 9-month re-assessment followed by a 4-week Disability training class within the first 18 months of employment.
- Cross-trains in other departments to assist the division as needed and to strengthen the skills of the Member Services department as a whole.
- Assists with shadowing, mentoring and quality training of new personnel.
- 10% other:
- Performs additional duties as assigned to meet department and division needs.
Experience working in retirement, insurance benefits, financial planning, and/or in a customer service environment.
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving login errors as well as addressing system issues.
Experience with Microsoft Office specifically Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Two years’ experience in interpreting and communicating employees benefits effectively.
Two years’ experience working in a call center environment.
Inquiries and applications will be kept strictly confidential.
$47,703 - $83,479
This position may be assigned additional job functions as needed. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on business conditions or as required by the agency to fulfill its mission.
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.
The minimum Education and Experience is a bachelor’s degree in Communications, or Public Affairs from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service LoanForgiveness Program. Visit https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more.
This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of State Treasurer trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
The North Carolina Department of State Treasurer (DST) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DST: NCTreasurer | NC Treasurer .
DST uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
- 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.
- The selected candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check through Castle Branch.
- One or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript).
- The selected candidate will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.
If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please email the NC Department of State Treasurer at HR@nctreasurer.gov .
The Department of State Treasurer's campus is located on Atlantic Avenue, is surrounded by many shopping centers and restaurants, has access to a 24-hour 7-day a week free gym on the campus, and has free employee parking.
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.
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.
Leonard C Harper
HR@nctreasurer.com
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Government Administration
Company size 1,001–5,000 employees
Company type Government agency Founded 1989
Momentum
10% in 12 mo
697 employees on LinkedIn
Feb 22 Mar 26
Company State of North Carolina
Location Hybrid - Wake County, North Carolina, United States
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