Assistant Director Adult and Aging Services

Adult and Aging Services- Bismarck/Mandan, ND - Assistant Director

As an Assistant Director in the ND HHS Adult & Aging Services Section, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing special projects, supervising staff, and ensuring smooth operations in the absence of the Director. Your primary responsibility will be assisting in the administration of the Section, which includes overseeing budget development, decision-making, signing authority for contracts, payments, and legal documents. You will represent the Department on various task forces, committees, and meetings and collaborate with the Director to sustain and expand programs and services. A significant aspect of your role will involve researching and interpreting federal and state regulations and ensuring compliance.

To be successful in this position, you must be experienced in program and project management, possess a strong background in budget oversight, and demonstrate the ability to analyze complex data. You understand the importance of community living and remain person-centered, dedicated to serving people in the most integrated setting. You should be adept at coordinating teams, managing timelines, and maintaining a strategic focus in an environment marked by change. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be responsible for preparing reports and engaging with a range of stakeholders. Your expertise will be crucial in assisting with the development of a statewide funding plan and overseeing the implementation of special projects, such as the Multi-generational Plan on Aging.

To be considered for the Assistant Director position, you must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field AND at least five years of program and project management experience, including supervisory experience. Experience in budgeting, change management, and data analysis is also required. This position demands a strategic mindset, flexibility, and the ability to pivot as circumstances evolve.

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 2,800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

Location:
ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position is based in Bismarck and is eligible to work from home with the ability and willingness to work during regular business hours.

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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.

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 Nancy Meier at nmaier@nd.gov or at 701-328-4607.

Employing Unit: ND HHS - Adult and Aging Services Section

Telephone Number: 701-400-4277

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

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.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.