Progran Administrator

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!

The purpose of this position is to develop and expand job skills training and employment opportunities for individuals incarcerated within the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC), with a primary focus on work release programming. The role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and, when appropriate, recruiting employers and aligning them with suitable NCDAC Division of Institutions facilities. This position also assists with coordinating transportation arrangements for work release assignments as needed.

The Employment Programs Administrator engages directly with internal and external stakeholders— including facility, regional, and division staff across the Divisions of Institutions and Rehabilitation & Reentry—to support employer outreach and program implementation. In collaboration with partners across the agency and community, this position helps optimize work release opportunities as part of a broader strategy connecting education, program services, job skills training, unit jobs, specialty training, apprenticeships, and employment.

The role participates in program review processes, evaluating effectiveness and recommending improvements. Assigned to a specific region, this position requires frequent daytime travel and occasional overnight travel to maintain strong relationships with facilities and employers. The role also delivers training and ongoing technical assistance to NCDAC staff on work release processes, requirements, and best practices. This position reports to the Lead Employment Programs Administrator.

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit employers appropriate for work release placements.
• Match work release employers with suitable NCDAC facilities based on needs and capabilities.
• Coordinate transportation logistics for work release participants when required.
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with facility, regional, and division staff.
• Support multidisciplinary strategies linking education, job training, and employment pathways.
• Monitor and review program effectiveness, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Provide training and technical assistance to NCDAC staff on work release policies and procedures.
• Conduct frequent travel throughout the assigned region to maintain employer and facility relationships.

Salary Range $ 52,592.00 - $92,036.00 NC 14

Candidates 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:

• Understanding of the development and function of correctional job skill training and employment programs.
• Ability to review and evaluate potential programs for appropriateness and…