Deputy Director for Public Health and Operations-Deputy Dir Ofc Cannabis Mgmt

Deputy Director For Public Health And Operations

The Deputy Director of Public Health and Office Operations serves as a key member of the department's executive leadership team, providing strategic oversight, operational direction, and administrative management to advance the agency's mission of protecting and improving community health. This position is responsible for supervising major program areas, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets and resources, and directing office operations to deliver efficient, equitable, and high-quality public health services. The Deputy Director acts on behalf of the Director as needed and collaborates with internal teams, external constituencies, and community partners to promote health equity and organizational excellence. This position provides executive-level leadership, ensures compliance with state and federal laws, promotes operational efficiency, and advances the agency's mission.

This position is located in St. Paul and is expected to report to the office three days per week and may telework two days per week.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Seven (7) years of experience in administrative positions in public, private, or non-profit organizations in public health, data and analytics, regulatory oversight, or operations (including finance or HR).
• Three (3) years of supervisory or executive leadership experience directing staff.
• Experience administering and overseeing teams, budgets, and complex programs.
• Knowledge of state and federal government operations, legislative processes, and public policy.
• Communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create positive working relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Requirements :

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer / educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.