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Director, Department of Strategy and Community Engagement
County of San Diego, California
Anticipated Hiring Range: $205,000 – $210,000 annually
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CPS HR Consulting is assisting the County of San Diego in hiring its next Director, Department of Strategy and Community Engagement (DSCE). The DSCE leads the implementation of strategic priorities for the HHSA to ensure alignment with the County’s strategic plan and Board of Supervisor priorities. The DSCE is an administrative support department comprised of community engagement, health promotion, data and administrative analyst staff who work across teams to lead the development and implementation of HHSA strategies, track outcomes, engage the community, and support HHSA executives in making data-informed decisions. Specially trained staff also provide outreach and resources to support the health and well-being of people across the county. DSCE coordinates Countywide efforts, fosters collaboration with external partners, and promotes equity for all San Diegans through work that directly supports the County’s Strategic Plan and HHSA’s Strategic Priorities.
HHSA is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to provide direction over a support division comprised of community engagement, health promotion, data and administrative analyst staff who work across teams to lead the development and implementation of HHSA strategies, track outcomes, engage the community, and support other executives in making data-informed decisions concerning a broad range of health and social services programs to promote wellness, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life for all individuals and families in San Diego County.
Salary and Benefits
The anticipated hiring range for this position is of $205,000 – $210,000, PLUS an attractive benefits package. Salary will depend on experience and/or education.
How to Apply
For consideration submit your application, resume, cover letter and six work-related references and contact information (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two peers) who will not be contacted until final stages.
To submit your application, please visit: County of San Diego – Director of Strategy and Community Engagement – CPS HR Consulting
Key Dates
Open until filled, first review of resumes starts December 9, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Contact Information
Please contact Debbie Gutman, Manager/Executive Recruiter, with any inquiries:
Debbie GutmanManager/Executive Recruiter
dgutman@cpshr.us
916-471-3364
Job Summary
Director, Department of Strategy and Community Engagement
County of San Diego, California
Anticipated Hiring Range: $205,000 – $210,000 annually
Click here to apply for this exceptional career opportunity!
CPS HR Consulting is assisting the County of San Diego in hiring its next Director, Department of Strategy and Community Engagement (DSCE). The DSCE leads the implementation of strategic priorities for the HHSA to ensure alignment with the County’s strategic plan and Board of Supervisor priorities. The DSCE is an administrative support department comprised of community engagement, health promotion, data and administrative analyst staff who work across teams to lead the development and implementation of HHSA strategies, track outcomes, engage the community, and support HHSA executives in making data-informed decisions. Specially trained staff also provide outreach and resources to support the health and well-being of people across the county. DSCE coordinates Countywide efforts, fosters collaboration with external partners, and promotes equity for all San Diegans through work that directly supports the County’s Strategic Plan and HHSA’s Strategic Priorities.
HHSA is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to provide direction over a support division comprised of community engagement, health promotion, data and administrative analyst staff who work across teams to lead the development and implementation of HHSA strategies, track outcomes, engage the community, and support other executives in making data-informed decisions concerning a broad range of health and social services programs to promote wellness, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life for all individuals and families in San Diego County.
Salary and Benefits
The anticipated hiring range for this position is of $205,000 – $210,000, PLUS an attractive benefits package. Salary will depend on experience and/or education.
How to Apply
For consideration submit your application, resume, cover letter and six work-related references and contact information (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two peers) who will not be contacted until final stages.
To submit your application, please visit: County of San Diego – Director of Strategy and Community Engagement – CPS HR Consulting
Key Dates
Open until filled, first review of resumes starts December 9, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Contact Information
Please contact Debbie Gutman, Manager/Executive Recruiter, with any inquiries:
Debbie GutmanManager/Executive Recruiter
dgutman@cpshr.us
916-471-3364
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Automotive
- Science & Research
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engagement director jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in stakeholder engagement, client success, or community relations
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with executive-level stakeholders
- Experience developing and executing engagement strategies across multiple channels
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and engagement analytics tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting to diverse audiences
- Bachelor's degree in communications, business, nonprofit management, or a related field
Tips for Your Engagement Director Job Search
Quantify your stakeholder impact concretely
Hiring managers for engagement director roles want numbers behind your relationship work. Replace vague claims like 'grew partnerships' with figures showing donor retention rates, community participation growth, or revenue from accounts you managed directly.
Tailor your resume to each sector
An engagement director resume for a nonprofit reads differently than one for a SaaS company. Emphasize donor cultivation and grant stewardship for mission-driven orgs, and shift to client health scores and expansion revenue when targeting tech or professional services.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engagement director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your engagement model
Some engagement director roles are externally focused on clients or donors, others are internally focused on employee or community engagement. Read the job description carefully and filter your search so you're not applying to both types interchangeably with the same materials.
Prepare a cross-functional influence story
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you've aligned teams that don't report to you. Walk into every interview with a specific example of driving engagement outcomes by coordinating marketing, product, or program teams without direct authority over them.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Engagement director titles vary wildly in authority. Before the final offer, clarify whether you'll own strategy or execute someone else's, what budget you'll control, and how success is measured. That context shapes whether the comp offered is actually appropriate.
Engagement Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engagement directors?
The companies hiring the most engagement directors right now include Revolution Medicines, American Heart Association, and CMI Media, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in healthcare systems, large nonprofits, and enterprise technology companies.
How many engagement director jobs are remote?
About 76% of engagement director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of the role, which often requires some in-person presence. Sub-areas like digital community engagement and client success tend to offer more remote flexibility than donor relations or employee engagement roles tied to a specific office or campus.
How do you become an engagement director?
Most engagement directors build toward the role by spending several years in a related function, such as account management, community outreach, donor development, or employee experience. From there, taking ownership of a program or portfolio, demonstrating measurable outcomes, and moving into a manager or senior manager title positions you to make the step. A graduate degree in communications, public affairs, or business can accelerate the path, though it's rarely required if your results are strong.
Can you get hired as an engagement director with little experience?
Getting hired directly into an engagement director role with little experience is uncommon, since most postings expect you to already manage relationships and lead programs independently. The realistic path is to build a foundation in a coordinator or specialist role, take on progressively larger stakeholder portfolios, and move into a manager title first. Volunteering to lead a community initiative or pilot program in your current organization can close the gap faster than waiting for a promotion.
What does the engagement director interview process look like?
The interview process for engagement director roles typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders such as marketing, program leadership, or development teams. Expect at least one behavioral round focused on how you've built relationships under pressure or recovered a struggling account or community. Many employers also include a final presentation where you're asked to outline a strategy for a hypothetical engagement challenge relevant to their organization.
Where can I find and apply to engagement director jobs?
You can find and apply to engagement director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing without having to navigate multiple separate employer sites or aggregate boards.
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