Cyber-Health Community Engagement & Recruitment Specialist

Dakota State University • Madison, SD

13h

About The Position

Dakota State University and the South Dakota Department of Health seek a dynamic, relationship-driven specialist to build partnerships with healthcare organizations, community-based providers, and regional stakeholders. The role advances secure, technology-enabled healthcare delivery through outreach, education, and recruitment efforts focused on cyber-health, cyber awareness, and workforce development. It connects healthcare providers with resources such as funding opportunities, recruitment pathways, and community initiatives intended to improve access to care and strengthen cyber readiness.

The position is externally funded and subject to continued 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, such as healthcare administration, public health, or health informatics; a minimum of three years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Proactive relationship-builder.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, workforce development, and community engagement strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse healthcare and community partners.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with hospitals, clinics, community organizations, and other healthcare providers and organizations.
• Strengthen regional healthcare infrastructure, focusing on 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, roundtables, 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, such as telemedicine, digital scheduling systems, and 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 for technology-enabled access to care.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time