Cyber-Health Community Engagement & Recruitment Specialist

Dakota State University and SD Department of Health seek a dynamic and relationship-driven Cyber-Health Community Engagement & Recruitment Specialist to build strong partnerships with healthcare organizations, community-based providers, and key stakeholders across the region. This position plays a critical role in advancing secure, technology-enabled healthcare delivery by leading outreach, education, and recruitment efforts focused on cyber-health, cyber awareness, and workforce development.

The position will serve as a connector between healthcare providers and available resources—including funding opportunities, recruitment pathways, and community initiatives designed to enhance access to care and strengthen cyber readiness.

NOTE: This position is externally funded and is subject to continual funding.

Candidates with significant, directly related experience performing similar duties may be considered for appointment at the Senior Cyber-Health Community Engagement & Recruitment Specialist level, based on qualifications and experience.

Key Duties:

• Develop and maintain relationships with hospitals, clinics, community organizations, and other ancillary healthcare providers/organizations.
• Strengthen regional healthcare infrastructure, with a focus on advancing technology-enabled delivery and workforce innovation.
• Conduct in-person visits and engagement sessions across assigned counties to share program information and identify partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate community meetings, round-tables, and workshops to connect partners and foster collaboration.
• Represent the organization at regional events, conferences, and community forums.
• Analyze community and provider needs to identify technology-based solutions (e.g., tele-medicine, digital scheduling systems, health information exchange participation) and recommend strategies aligned with funding priorities.
• Educate and guide healthcare partners on available grants and incentive programs.
• Provide hands-on support to partners in understanding program requirements, timelines, and compliance expectations.
• Serve as a liaison between community partners and funding or program administrators.
• Host meetings, workshops, and informational sessions to promote innovative healthcare delivery models and position SD Health Link as a trusted resource in advancing technology-enabled access to care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., healthcare administration, public health, health informatics, or a related discipline); a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience may be substituted for the required degree
• Proactive relationship-builder
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, workforce development, and community engagement strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse healthcare and community partners.

Benefits:

• Flexible benefits package – health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, health reimbursement account.
• South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive 6% fully matched contributions from SDRS and are vested after three years of service.
• Paid time off – full time 12-month employees earn 15 days per year of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year.
• In addition, employees receive 11 federal paid holidays.
• Reduced tuition for education.
• Professional liability Paid family leave

How to Apply:

DSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three references.

Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

DSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and DSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment.

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