Executive Director

Key Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and administration across all GCHD operations, including clinical service delivery, public health programs, and EMS.

Lead strategic planning and policy development in line with the organization's Strategic Health Plan and Board direction.

Establish clear operational standards, budget discipline, and accountability across all divisions.

Led organizational restructuring, including assessment of divisional leadership, pay structures, and departmental operations.

Direct grant strategy and applications to federal, state, and private funders, with particular emphasis on HRSA, and manage all funding-agency reporting.

Oversee compliance, fiscal operations, and program performance, including HRSA requirements and health clinic quality standards.

Build and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare providers, hospitals, local governments, and underserved communities.

Lead public health preparedness and disaster response.

Partner with and support the United Board of Health on governance and reporting.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
  • One of the following: Master's degree in Public Health Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, plus 5+ years of managerial experience in a health services organization; or Bachelor's degree in a business or administrative field, plus 7+ years of managerial experience in a health services organization. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HRSA programs, requirements, funding mechanisms, and sub-grant management.
  • Experience preparing and submitting grant applications to federal, state, and private funders, and reporting to funding agencies.
  • Strong financial and budget management skills, including the ability to review and validate budgets, grant formulas, and funding allocations.
  • Demonstrated change leadership: setting standards, holding teams accountable, and strengthening organizational culture.
  • Demonstrated experience addressing community and public health issues.
  • Outstanding communication skills, high ethical standards, and a commitment to HIPAA and confidentiality.
  • Valid Texas driver's license, or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Seven or more years of progressive executive management within a public health or community health center organization.
  • Direct experience overseeing outpatient clinics or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operations.
  • Compliance and fiscal oversight experience, particularly with HRSA or similar federal programs.
  • Nonprofit or government healthcare operations background.
  • Familiarity with IT governance and organizational cybersecurity oversight.

Benefits

• Salary: $200,000 to $220,000, commensurate with experience.
• Pension: True defined-benefit pension plan with 100% employer match and lifetime monthly payment (8-year vesting).
• Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• No-cost access to Coastal Health & Wellness clinics for employees.
• Relocation assistance available for out-of-area candidates (receipt-based reimbursement, typically capped at $10,000).