What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement position at ND Health and Human Services?
Office of the Commissioner - Bismarck, ND - Director of Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
The Director of Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement serves as a key advisor and connector for the ND Department of Health & Human Services. HHS' goal is to be the healthiest state in the nation, and this position will advance the HHS mission by building and sustaining collaborative stakeholder and partner relationships across sectors.
As the Director of Strategic Partnerships, you will lead efforts to engage with community partners, school and educational organizations, other state agencies, local governments, tribal nations, healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and the business community to promote integrated and people-centered solutions. You will work closely with agency leadership to ensure alignment between stakeholder priorities and agency initiatives, with a focus on the health and well-being of North Dakotans.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy aligned with the agency's strategic goals
- Facilitate cross-sector dialogue and collaboration on complex social and public health challenges
- Partner with Division and Section Directors to coordinate community and stakeholder engagement efforts and ensure consistent messaging and follow-through
- Advise internal teams on stakeholder interests, trends, and potential risks or opportunities
- Represent the agency in multi-sector coalitions, task forces, advisory boards, and public forums
- Develop clear, compelling communication materials tailored to various stakeholder audiences
To be successful in this role, you must have a strategic and systems orientation, political acumen and situational awareness. You engage easily and effectively with diverse communities. Your excellent communication skills include facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution. And you can manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances without losing sight of HHS' mission.
To be considered for this position, you must have the following experiences:
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, public health, social work, communications, or a related field required
- Experience in building strong relationships, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, public affairs, or related roles, preferably within the public or nonprofit sectors
- Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships across diverse sectors
- Experience working in or with government agencies, community-based organizations, and/or healthcare systems
Location: This position will be based at the ND State Capitol located in Bismarck, North Dakota.
About HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources.
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Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Marcie Wuitschick, CHRO, at mwuitschick@nd.gov or at 701.328.1290.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - Office of the Commissioner
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
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