Job Description

1. Strategic Leadership

• Provide innovative leadership and management for Center and stakeholders. Develop a strategic plan for the Center's mission and provide support for change.
• Build and support transformational networks between education, industry, community and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain partner organizations.
• Develop and implement revenue generation and alternative funding strategies to achieve a self-sustaining operation.
• Promote the Center to communities, education partners, and industry.
• Research trends, utilize data analytics and evaluate alternative methods for programing delivery and ideas to inform strategies to further develop the Center.
• Develop project management plan for tracking, recording and ensuring compliance for approved projects.

2. Center Oversight

• Lead and guide the Center team. Manage/coordinate the efforts of the various partner structures, including the Healthcare Education Industry Partnership Council, including providing leadership and guidance to faculty and industry partners engaged in Center projects.
• Align expenditures, staff efforts and other Center resources with strategic priorities and the strategic business plan.
• Assess the performance of the Center at meetings its goals.
• Actively plan, organize and direct operations and activities for the Center to achieve organizational success. Includes establishing timelines, measures of success, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, Winona State University and Minnesota State regulations, policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Meet regularly with the President to review Center work and ensure accountability to the Center's mission, maintain an alignment of goals, evaluate resource utilization and ensure continuing progress in evaluation and tracking success measures.
• Develop and implement internal department policies and procedures to provide accountability, structure and balance for the Center.

3. Communication Engagement and Promotion

• Develop records, reports and other communication tools to promote and document the Center's efforts and successes.
• Assess Center data, identify trends, and report on progress toward goals.
• Coordinate communication and information between community, business, faculty, students, and governmental entities.
• Build partnerships with healthcare organizations, K-12 schools, two-year community and/or technical colleges, universities, associations, state agencies, and other constituencies to strengthen the Center's mission.
• Serve as a visible advocate for HealthForce, representing the Center at various meetings and events including the preparation and delivery of presentations.
• Partner with University Marketing and Communications to provide effective marketing, communication and public relations that build the Center's image.
• Work with the media as needed to publicize and promote the Center and its initiatives.

4. Budget and Resource Management

• Develop and manage the Center's budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to support Center goals.
• Secure external funding and partnerships to support Center initiatives. Identify and develop alternative funding sources and revenue generation with the goal of creating a self-sustaining operation. Responsibilities may include grant writing oversight, partnerships with industry, community and government agencies.

5. Other Responsibilities

• Participate in the management of the University as a member of the President's Council of Administrators.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President to advance the Center.

Salary Range: $102,836 - $164,989; commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Education Administration, Education Leadership, Business Administration or a field closely related to the essential functions of the position. 
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in the healthcare academic environment, and/or healthcare practice environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders; effective relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships and partnerships among higher education and healthcare entities.
• Solid experience with strategic planning, transformational change and change management processes.
• Understanding marketing strategies and implementation.
• Experience with financial management and revenue development including grant writing and grant administration. Experience with budget development and management.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with state/federal government healthcare policy and the education and healthcare industries in the State of Minnesota.
• Work with diverse audiences.
• Evidence of innovation and creative thinking, interpreting abstract ideas and forming specific measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish measures, analyze data and meet outcomes; data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of current trends in healthcare industry and higher education practices.
   

Preferred Qualification 

• A degree in a health-related field and/or in business fields.
   

Other Requirements
1. The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time

2. A complete online application will include the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
• Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• A list of professional references with contact information
   

Posting Information:

Application Deadline: Application received by June 11 will be given priority consideration

Appointment Date: September 1, 2026

Primary Location: Rochester, Minnesota

Type of Appointment: At-Will/Administrator

Telework (Yes/No) No

About Winona State University

Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 96.97 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. U.S. News recognized Winona State as having top-ranking undergraduate programs in nursing, engineering, psychology, business, and computer science. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing, paddle-boarding, hiking, and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSU's Rochester campus is located in Minnesota's third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State University's mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information, visit winona.edu.

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About Winona State University

Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a comprehensive public university with close to 8,900 students. The oldest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Winona State offers 80 undergraduate, pre-professional, licensure, graduate, and doctorate programs on its three campuses: the original Main Campus in Winona, the West Campus in Winona, and Winona State University-Rochester.

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