Chief Executive Officer

ABOUT THE ROLE Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) is seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer. This is an opportunity to shape the future of community health, strengthen healthcare access, and drive meaningful impact across North Dakota and South Dakota. As the voice of community health centers throughout the Dakotas, CHAD supports organizations serving rural and underserved communities through advocacy, innovation, workforce development, and strategic partnerships. WHAT YOU'LL DO As the CEO of CHAD, you will lead the organization's strategy, operations, advocacy efforts, and organizational growth while ensuring the long-term success of the association and its members. Key responsibilities include: - Providing visionary leadership for CHAD, the Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN), and the Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) - Partnering with the Board to advance strategic priorities and support effective governance - Creating and maintaining a high-performance organizational culture focused on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence - Providing leadership development opportunities for staff and future organizational leaders - Leading advocacy initiatives and representing CHAD with policymakers, funders, and healthcare leaders - Strengthening member engagement and cultivating strategic partnerships across the Dakotas - Ensuring strong fiscal management, compliance, grant oversight, and organizational sustainability - Advancing workforce development and supporting data-driven decision-making across member organizations WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - A Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, public policy, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred - Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in community health, healthcare, public health, or a related sector - Proven success in strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and financial stewardship - Experience leading complex organizations, programs, or multi-site operations - Knowledge of healthcare systems, financing, and community-based care in the Dakotas WHY REMOTE This remote position must be based in North Dakota or South Dakota and includes regular travel throughout the Dakotas, along with occasional regional and national travel to meetings and conferences. Some evening and weekend work may be required. BENEFITS CHAD offers an exceptional benefits package, including: - 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance - Retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match - Generous paid leave and 11 paid holidays - Remote work environment - Wellness time and office stipend - Meaningful work that improves healthcare access across The Dakotas! Hiring Range The anticipated starting hiring range for this position is $130,000 - 150,000 annually, dependent on experience and qualifications. Candidates whose experience, skills, and credentials exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply. Compensation above the stated hiring range may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.