Program Director Jobs in Minnesota
Program Director jobs in Minnesota are in steady demand, concentrated in healthcare administration, nonprofit management, and social services, with roles at every level from first-time program directors to senior leaders overseeing multi-site operations. The heaviest hiring is in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Rochester, where organizations like Mayo Clinic, Fairview Health Services, and Hennepin Healthcare anchor a large and active employer base. The most sought-after specialties in Minnesota listings are behavioral health program management, workforce development, and community health initiatives. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Program Director - Community Residential Setting (245D)
Salary: $70,720 per year.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend hours may be required based on business needs.
Job Purpose: Harry Meyering Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Director to provide leadership and oversight for assigned Community Residential Services (CRS) locations in Mankato. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services while maintaining compliance with licensing requirements, supporting staff development, overseeing program operations, and advocating for the individuals we support. The Program Director also provides operational leadership and may serve as interim support for Program Manager vacancies as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for assigned residential programs.
- Ensure quality, person-centered services and compliance with applicable regulations and licensing requirements.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with individuals served, families, guardians, case managers, and community partners.
- Support quality assurance efforts, investigations, corrective actions, and program audits.
- Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate direct support leadership staff.
- Monitor program operations, staffing, budgets, and service outcomes.
- Support admissions, discharges, benefits coordination, and health and safety needs.
- Promote individual rights, community inclusion, and active treatment practices.
- Respond to emerging program and staffing needs while maintaining service continuity.
The Program Director must meet the criteria of a Designated Manager under Minnesota Statute 245D and must have a minimum of three years of supervisory-level experience in a program providing direct support services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older AND meet one of the following requirements:
(1) a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children;
(2) an associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children;
(3) a diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children; or
(4) a minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities; and
(5) four years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications identified in clauses (1) to (3).
Additionally, the designated manager must be competent to perform the duties as required and must minimally meet the education and training requirements identified above and have a minimum of three years of supervisory level experience in a program that provides care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
Additional qualifications:
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study.
- Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with technology, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while responding effectively to changing needs and emergency situations.
Benefits for Eligible Employees:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer HSA contributions
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Virtual healthcare option through Nice Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Competitive paid time off and holidays
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
- Must have the ability to regularly kneel, crouch; occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance.
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift or move 50 pounds
If you have any questions about the opportunities for the Program Director position and joining our team, please feel free to reach out via email: hr@harrymeyeringcenter.org or phone: (507)387-8281.
Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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Program Director - Community Residential Setting (245D)
Salary: $70,720 per year.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend hours may be required based on business needs.
Job Purpose: Harry Meyering Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Director to provide leadership and oversight for assigned Community Residential Services (CRS) locations in Mankato. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services while maintaining compliance with licensing requirements, supporting staff development, overseeing program operations, and advocating for the individuals we support. The Program Director also provides operational leadership and may serve as interim support for Program Manager vacancies as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for assigned residential programs.
- Ensure quality, person-centered services and compliance with applicable regulations and licensing requirements.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with individuals served, families, guardians, case managers, and community partners.
- Support quality assurance efforts, investigations, corrective actions, and program audits.
- Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate direct support leadership staff.
- Monitor program operations, staffing, budgets, and service outcomes.
- Support admissions, discharges, benefits coordination, and health and safety needs.
- Promote individual rights, community inclusion, and active treatment practices.
- Respond to emerging program and staffing needs while maintaining service continuity.
The Program Director must meet the criteria of a Designated Manager under Minnesota Statute 245D and must have a minimum of three years of supervisory-level experience in a program providing direct support services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older AND meet one of the following requirements:
(1) a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children;
(2) an associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children;
(3) a diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children; or
(4) a minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities; and
(5) four years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications identified in clauses (1) to (3).
Additionally, the designated manager must be competent to perform the duties as required and must minimally meet the education and training requirements identified above and have a minimum of three years of supervisory level experience in a program that provides care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
Additional qualifications:
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study.
- Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with technology, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while responding effectively to changing needs and emergency situations.
Benefits for Eligible Employees:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer HSA contributions
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Virtual healthcare option through Nice Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Competitive paid time off and holidays
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
- Must have the ability to regularly kneel, crouch; occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance.
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift or move 50 pounds
If you have any questions about the opportunities for the Program Director position and joining our team, please feel free to reach out via email: hr@harrymeyeringcenter.org or phone: (507)387-8281.
Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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The qualifications that appear most often in program director jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, social work, healthcare administration, or a related field
- Relevant state or national certification such as Certified Public Health (CPH) or SHRM credential preferred
- Five or more years of progressively responsible program management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, grant compliance, and cross-functional teams
- Experience working within Minnesota's nonprofit or government funding and reporting frameworks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and community engagement
Program Director Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program director in Minnesota?
Most program director roles in Minnesota require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a field related to the program area, with a master's degree common in healthcare, social services, and public sector settings. Minnesota does not require a universal state license for the title itself, but directors in behavioral health must often hold or oversee licensed staff under the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Relevant credentials like Certified Public Health or a Project Management Professional certification strengthen candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire program directors in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring program directors in Minnesota include Thrive Behavioral Network, Sevita, and Concordia College (Moorhead), per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's deep concentration of nonprofit health systems, county human services agencies, and federally funded community organizations means program director demand is spread across mission-driven employers as well as large corporations.
Which Minnesota cities have the most program director jobs?
Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and Bemidji have the most program director openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of listings because Minneapolis and Saint Paul host the state's largest concentration of hospital systems, county agencies, foundations, and corporate headquarters, while Rochester's volume reflects the significant institutional footprint of Mayo Clinic and its affiliated programs.
Are there remote program director jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because program directors frequently need to be on-site to manage staff, community relationships, and program delivery. About 43% of program director openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote options most often found in grant management, policy-focused, and workforce development roles rather than direct-service program leadership.
How can I get hired as a program director in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building experience as a program coordinator or program manager within a Minnesota nonprofit, county agency, or health system before stepping into a director role. Large Minnesota employers like HealthPartners, Allina Health, and county human services departments regularly hire program coordinators who can grow into director positions over time. Earning a credential in public health, project management, or a sector-specific area and volunteering with established Minnesota nonprofits also strengthens a candidate's profile.
Where can I find and apply to program director jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to program director jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings across healthcare, nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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