Administrative Associate II - Foothills Correctional Institution

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

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.

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This position is located at Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, Burke County, NC. Foothills Correctional Institution is a close/minimum custody Male facility housing 712 single cells. This position is located in the Maintenance Department. This position will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative, clerical, and office support duties. Some of the key duties of an Administrative Associate II often include but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative, secretarial, procurement, and records‑management support to the Maintenance Department of a correctional facility.
• This position coordinates facility maintenance work orders, assists with the administration of maintenance contracts, processes purchasing requests, tracks invoices and expenditures, and maintains departmental records.
• The position serves as a liaison between maintenance personnel, facility administration, vendors, contractors, and other departments to support timely maintenance services, regulatory compliance, fiscal accountability, and the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Salary Grade Range: $31,200.00 - $51,249.00

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge on applying the performance of office support tasks.
• Documented use of Microsoft Office Suites

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date. This an Anticipated Vacancy...Position will be available 1/1/2027.

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans NCFlex
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

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.

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.

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 must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions.
• Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a…