Administrative Specialist I

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Cherry Hospital A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery

“As of January 1, 2025, the salary range will be $37,782 – $66,120”.

Prior applicants will remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Cherry Hospital, an accredited State Psychiatric Hospital serving the eastern region of North Carolina, is now accepting applications for an Administrative Specialist I position. Riverbend School at Cherry Hospital provides educational services for adolescents and adults while they are receiving inpatient care. The purpose of this position is to support students in grades 6-12 through entering documentation in local and state databases for documentation of students. Also, this position works with other departments to ensure materials are on hand for the daily activities within the school. Therefore, the position will require the employee to have extensive knowledge related to technology, as well as skills in collaboration across all departments oat Cherry Hospital, the Department of Health and Human Services, the NC Department of Public Instruction and with school districts from eastern North Carolina or in some rare occasions, from other states. The position will require the employee to promote receptive, courteous, efficient/effective public image for Riverbend School when communicating with all. Lastly, this position will require someone who has knowledge of budgets and purchasing.

 The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees.  DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families.Â

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 Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC.  Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour’s drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.

  Mission Statement

To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with

 the greatest need and the least resources.

 Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources.  In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital.   In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.Â

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:Â

• Extensive knowledge of technology, including the computer, cameras, scanners, copiers, video projectors, laptops, etc.
• Knowledge of secretarial/administrative assistant role, and the ability to meet people and interact appropriately under all circumstances.
• Skills in attention to details to ensure accuracy of all internal/external documents, records, etc.
• Proficiency in the operation of a wide range of office software and classroom equipment.
• Must have advanced organizational skills.

Management preferences

Strong ability for software exploration, data entry or willingness to learn.

Experience working or volunteering in an educational setting.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience”. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both.  See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.Â

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

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For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-947-7478.