Program Coordinator III

About the role

The NC Department of Administration serves as the business manager for North Carolina state government, overseeing government operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting, facilities management, state vehicle management, real property acquisition and disposal, and auxiliary services like courier mail delivery and surplus property sales. The department also manages advocacy programs that assist underserved populations, including the Division for Women & Youth.

Position Number: 60014502; Grade: NC12.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the State Government Internship Program and Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program, including project development, recruitment, selection and placement coordination, orientation, participant support, learning activities, and closeout.
• Coordinate State Youth Council programming, youth conferences, leadership and service activities, and the Mini‑Grant Program; provide guidance and technical assistance to local youth councils and adult advisors.
• Build partnerships with government agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations; coordinate outreach and communications and prepare program materials for Internship Council and Youth Advisory Council consideration.
• Coordinate hiring, timekeeping, payroll questions, assignment changes, and separations with Temporary Solutions, Human Resources, Fiscal, and host agencies; track program budgets, agency funding commitments, invoices, and expenditures.
• Supervise summer interns and maintain program calendars, procedures, and records; evaluate program outcomes, recommend improvements, and keep Division leadership informed of emerging issues.
• Reports directly to the Executive Director and supervises interns during the summer; no permanent staff direct reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of youth programs and Division initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of youth development, experiential learning, and program planning and evaluation.
• Ability to independently manage statewide programs, application processes, and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build partnerships and provide guidance to participants and advisors.
• Ability to coordinate youth conferences, educational activities, recruitment, and mini‑grant administration.
• Ability to track program budgets, reconcile financial records, and coordinate employment processes with Temporary Solutions, Human Resources, and Fiscal.
• Ability to supervise interns, exercise sound judgment, maintain accurate records, and protect sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, online forms, shared document systems, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to learn unfamiliar systems, seek guidance, adapt to changing needs, and recommend process improvements.
• Demonstrated professional integrity and accountability through clear and timely communication about progress and challenges and consistent follow‑through on commitments.
• Experience independently managing a program through its full annual cycle.
• Experience improving administrative processes or implementing new program procedures.
• Experience coordinating work across government agencies, educational institutions, or multiple administrative offices.

Benefits

• 12 annual paid holidays
• Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement Plan

Pay

Maximum salary: $63,033. Recruitment range: $47,703 – $63,033