Assistant Executive Director at Keller Executive Search

Compensation

$150,000 – $170,000/yr

Location: Texas City, Texas
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jun 24, 2026

Description

The Assistant Executive Director will manage the day-to-day operations of a public health organization serving Galveston County, Texas. This includes overseeing various departments, programs, and employee management, ensuring regulatory compliance, financial accuracy, and supporting strategic planning. The role involves leading public health preparedness initiatives, collaborating with the Board of Health, and building partnerships with community stakeholders.

Required Skills

HRSA Programs
Sub-grant Management
Federal Funding Mechanisms
Financial Budget Management Skills
Public Health Program Management
Community Engagement
Emergency Preparedness
Communication Skills
Sound Judgment
High Ethical Standards
HIPAA Compliance

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Demonstrated knowledge of HRSA programs, sub-grant management, requirements, and federal funding mechanisms.
Experience preparing and submitting grant applications to federal and state funders, and managing funding agency relationships and reporting.
Strong financial and budget management skills, including the ability to scrutinize budgets, grant formulas, and funding allocations, and hold departments to accurate reporting.
Demonstrated experience in public health program management, operations, community engagement, and emergency preparedness.
Preferred Qualifications: Five or more years of public health leadership experience, including experience working with a Board of Health or elected officials.
Direct experience with public health services such as WIC, immunizations, infectious disease control, EMS, or environmental health.
Familiarity with IT governance and cybersecurity oversight in a public sector or healthcare environment.
Nonprofit or government healthcare operations background.

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