Field Minister Administrator

Agency Adult Correction Division Rehabilitative and Correctional Services

Job Classification Title Correctional Programs Director III (NS) Position Number  Grade NC14

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!

The Field Minister Administrator is responsible for the statewide administration, oversight, coordination, and evaluation of the Field Minister Program. This program supports institutional operations, activities, and services that promote positive cultural change within correctional facilities and contribute to violence reduction at designated deployment locations. The Administrator provides leadership by coordinating the deployment of Field Ministers, collaborating with Admission and Deployment Committees, facility leadership, and Division staff, and ensuring program objectives are achieved.

This role also serves as the Division’s Apprenticeship Liaison. The office location for this position will be determined based on the location of the individual selected to fill this position.

• Administer, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the statewide Field Minister Program, including training and professional development for Field Ministers.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, operational guidelines, and performance measures.
• Coordinate deployment and utilization of Field Ministers at correctional facilities.
• Collaborate with Admission and Deployment Committees, Chaplaincy and Programs staff, facility leadership, Division staff, and external partners.
• Ensure Field Ministers support facility programs, activities, and services designed to promote positive cultural change and reduce violence.
• Monitor program outcomes and analyze data related to offender engagement, institutional climate, program participation, and violence reduction.
• Conduct facility visits and program reviews to assess effectiveness and compliance.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and support to Field Ministers and facility staff.
• Serve as Apprenticeship Liaison for Dog Training and Construction Apprenticeship Programs; research and propose additional apprenticeship opportunities.
• Manage Offender Sentence Credits as final approving authority at the Division level.
• Participate in Prison Program Quality Assurance (PPQA) Assessments.
• Represent the Division at meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects, reports, and presentations for executive leadership.

Salary Grade Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
Demonstrated knowledge of correctional operations, offender programming, and institutional management practices. Documented experience in program administration, evaluation, and performance measurement. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and offender management/reporting systems Data Analysis and report preparation skills.

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

Internal Posting - This is an Internal Posting open only for current North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Employees, and eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates from North Carolina State Government, or current temporary employees.

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.

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

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex…