Regional WIC Dietitian Manager

Sdsoybean; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero premium health insurance option

11 paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave accrU

Dental, vision, and other insurance

Retirement benefits

Class A SDRS retirement

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Health’s Division of Family Nutrition Services seeks a Regional Manager to supervise teams delivering WIC services across multiple counties. This senior role requires strategic oversight, staff development, and collaboration with central office teams to ensure program quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a public health or related bachelor’s degree, experience supervising staff, and familiarity with WIC policies. Travel within the region is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Public Health Administration or related field is required.
• Experience supervising teams and coordinating health programs.
• Knowledge of WIC program policies, procedures, and federal/state regulations.
• Strong budgeting, grants management, and financial practices are essential.
• Ability to develop partnerships with agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and promotion of WIC services and new initiatives.
• Lead and supervise state and contract staff across multiple counties.
• Coordinate delivery of WIC services via in-person, group, virtual, and mobile methods.
• Analyze operations and recommend improvements for quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance evaluation for staff.

Skills

Leading teams

Change management

Data analysis

Grant management

Budget development

Training & education

Education

Bachelor degree in Public Health Administration

Bachelor degree in Organizational Leadership

Bachelor degree in Business Management

Job description

The South Dakota Department of Health’s Division of Family Nutrition Services seeks a Regional Manager to supervise teams delivering WIC services across multiple counties. This senior role requires strategic oversight, staff development, and collaboration with central office teams to ensure program quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a public health or related bachelor’s degree, experience supervising staff, and familiarity with WIC policies. Travel within the region is required.