Community Care Coordinator for Community Practice Innovation Center

South Dakota State University's Department of Allied and Population Health is offering an exciting career opportunity for a Community Care Coordinator within the Community Practice Innovation Center (CPIC) with

SD-START.

We are looking for a up-and-coming leader with a passion for practice-based research, interests in pursuing a career in academia, research, or public health, and a desire to work on multiple funded projects within the field of population health. This position can be located in Brookings or Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. This position is funded through a grant through August 2028. Continuation of the appointment is dependent on the availability of grant funding. SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. The mission of the Community Practice Innovation Center is to address community-identified needs and implement innovative solutions to better serve our region, which is achieved through project (research and public health) and service work. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and support community-based projects focused on substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, and research initiatives. Build and maintain relationships with clients, families, community members, organizations, and project partners through outreach, engagement, case management, and referral development. Plan, organize, and facilitate trainings, meetings, community events, focus groups, and stakeholder engagement activities. Provide day-to-day project leadership, including team coordination, partner communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and oversight of project activities. Collect, manage, interpret, and report project data; contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts. Support grant development, reporting, manuscript preparation, dissemination of findings, and presentations at community and professional events. Participate in strategic planning, project implementation, purchasing and resource coordination, and other activities that advance project goals.

SALARY RANGE

Compensation will fall within the salary range of $67,965-$95,151, based on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in one of the following disciplines: Health-related Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Social and Administrative Sciences, Public Health or a related filed completed by start date OR an earned Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2-3 years of relevant professional experience including healthcare experience, community health worker, social worker or community development completed by start date. At least one year of relevant research experience working on research projects or grants in the capacity of student researcher, research coordinator, project manager, or other related work. Master training related to research will count towards this experience. Experience with scientific writing on grants, project status reports, manuscripts, or other research-related documents. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Organizational and time management skills. Ability to facilitate meetings and trainings. Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing team member. Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn job specific software systems. Valid drivers license or ability to obtain on within 30 days of hire and willingness to travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant research experience of 2 years or more working on research projects or grants in the capacity of student researcher, research coordinator, project manager or other related work. At least 2 years of experience doing community outreach and/or community education. Experience with collecting data from people/patients for tracking or informational purposes (may include research purposes). Experience writing grants and project status reports. At least 2 years of experience working in a clinical setting. Experience with data analysis (quantitative or qualitative). Experience with statistical software. Experience teaching a Masters level or higher course.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Position closes 07/01/2026.

APPLICATION PROCESS

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this job." This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. For questions on the position, contact Erin Miller at Erin.

Miller@sdstate.edu.