Administrative Associate II-Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution

About the Department

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!

Position Title:

Administrative Associate II (S)
Job Classification:
Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Position Number:
Grade: NC02

This position is located at Avery/Mitchell Correctional Institution in Spruce Pine North Carolina. This is a medium custody male facility. This position reports to the Associate Warden for Programs and is responsible for providing a variety of administrative, clerical, and office support duties.

• Preparing documents, reports, composing memos and letters.
• Organizing and maintaining files.
• Mail distribution.
• Communicate with the general public and outside agencies.

Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

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

Documented proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.

Salary Range: $31,200 - $51,249
Salary Grade: NC02

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY AND WILL BE AVAILABLE 8/31/2026

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

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.