Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas

Role Description Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) is seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer. This is an opportunity to shape the future of community health, strengthen healthcare access, and drive meaningful impact across North Dakota and South Dakota. As the voice of community health centers throughout the Dakotas, CHAD supports organizations serving rural and underserved communities through advocacy, innovation, workforce development, and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead CHAD's strategy, operations, advocacy efforts, and organizational growth while ensuring the long-term success of the association and its members. The CEO serves as CHAD's chief ambassador, building relationships that advance healthcare access and improve community health outcomes throughout the region. What You'll Do - Provide visionary leadership for CHAD, the Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN), and the Clinically Integrated Network (CIN). - Partner with the Board to advance strategic priorities and support effective governance. - Create and maintain a high-performance organizational culture focused on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence. - Provide leadership development opportunities for staff and future organizational leaders. - Lead advocacy initiatives and represent CHAD with policymakers, funders, and healthcare leaders. - Strengthen member engagement and cultivate strategic partnerships across the Dakotas. - Ensure strong fiscal management, compliance, grant oversight, and organizational sustainability. - Advance workforce development and support data-driven decision-making across member organizations. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, public policy, or related field; master's degree preferred. - Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in community health, healthcare, public health, or a related sector. - Proven success in strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and financial stewardship. - Experience leading complex organizations, programs, or multi-site operations. - Knowledge of healthcare systems, financing, and community-based care in the Dakotas. Benefits - 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. - Retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match. - Generous paid leave and 11 paid holidays. - Remote work environment. - Wellness time and office stipend. - Meaningful work that improves healthcare access across The Dakotas! Location & Travel This remote position must be based in North Dakota or South Dakota and includes regular travel throughout the Dakotas, along with occasional regional and national travel to meetings and conferences. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Hiring Range The anticipated starting hiring range for this position is $130,000 – 150,000 annually, dependent on experience and qualifications. Candidates whose experience, skills, and credentials exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply. Compensation above the stated hiring range may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Apply Today If you are a visionary leader ready to shape the future of community health, strengthen healthcare access, and drive meaningful, lasting impact across North Dakota and South Dakota, we invite you to consider this exceptional opportunity, and Apply Today!

Role Description Are you passionate about improving healthcare in rural communities? CHAD is seeking a Rural Health Forward Program Manager to lead provider engagement, partnerships, and training coordination efforts for a statewide initiative focused on strengthening South Dakota's rural healthcare workforce. The Rural Health Forward Program Manager provides leadership for statewide provider engagement, partnership development, and training coordination activities for the Rural Health Forward initiative. This position serves as the primary contact for participating rural healthcare providers and works closely with healthcare organizations, universities, state agencies, and other partners to advance workforce development across South Dakota. The Program Manager plays a critical role in: - Expanding provider participation - Strengthening rural healthcare networks - Supporting a statewide learning platform - Helping ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the initiative Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience - Preferred: 3+ years of experience in healthcare program management, workforce development, provider relations, or community engagement - Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills - Experience working with rural healthcare organizations and multi-partner initiatives is a plus - Experience with learning management systems or virtual training platforms - Familiarity with grant-funded programs and performance reporting - South Dakota residency required - Some in-state travel, as well as occasional out-of-state travel, may be necessary Benefits - 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance - Retirement plan with up to 6% employer match - Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays - Wellness time and office stipend - Remote work environment - Meaningful work that improves healthcare access across South Dakota Hiring Range The anticipated starting hiring range for this position is $65,000–$75,000 annually, dependent on experience and qualifications. Candidates whose experience, skills, and credentials exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply. Compensation above the stated hiring range may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Join Our Team If you are a collaborative relationship-builder who is passionate about strengthening rural healthcare and making a difference in communities across South Dakota, we encourage you to apply.