Senior Administrative Specialist POS#104000007 (Time Limited)

Cumberland County Community Development Department

The Cumberland County Community Development Department leads the Continuum of Care (CoC) and oversees federal, state, and local funding dedicated to homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and related services. The Department coordinates strategic planning, funding, and compliance efforts to reduce and ultimately end homelessness in alignment with HUD regulations and local priorities. The CoC Senior Administrative Specialist provides advanced administrative and program support to the CoC Lead Agency under the direction of the CoC Program Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating complex administrative functions, serving as Clerk to the CoC Executive Board, and maintaining accurate records and documentation for CoC governance. The incumbent also supports the implementation of CoC activities, ensures compliance with reporting and document retention requirements, and contributes to the smooth operation of program initiatives and projects. If this exciting opportunity aligns with your interests and skills, we encourage you to consider joining our team.

• This position is a Time-Limited position with an expiration date of December 2028

Examples of Duties

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two (2) year of experience in the assigned program area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Conditions of Employment :

In accordance with Session Law 2025-16, candidates selected for positions involving work with children in any capacity will be required to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.