Overview
Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities. We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients and community. Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!
Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented person who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking an administrative professional to support the Vice President of Client Experience and the Vice President of Strategy and Impact. The Executive Assistant provides advanced level administrative support, completes complex analysis, recommends solutions, and coordinates projects. Serves as a liaison between the Vice Presidents and internal/external stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits
- $56,000 – $68,600 annually, depending on qualifications (DOQ)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
Schedule & Environment
- 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday (Exempt)
- Primarily office-based with occasional meaningful community engagement
- May require occasional evening or weekend availability
- Travel to satellite locations or community partners, as needed
For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/careers.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field with 5 – 7 years of experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience level.
- Ability to obtain and maintain commission as a Notary Public is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced level administrative assistant support to the Vice President of Strategy and Impact and the Vice President of Client Experience exercising significant discretion.
- Maintain scheduling calendar for both VPs; coordinate meetings and appointments with staff and external contacts, including meeting space, confirmations, room set-up, and all other details.
- Support collaboration across departments involved in program delivery, client services, and strategic initiatives.
- Complete complex analysis, recommend solutions, and take responsibility for financial assignments, including purchasing requests and reporting.
- Manage standard projects or processes, including assisting the VPs with coordination, evaluation, monitoring, or amendments as required.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and include relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/ living experience. Please include a cover letter that details how your experiences and qualifications align with this position.
Submit a resume and cover letter to Attn: Search Coordinator
- Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org
- Fax: 970-221-7165
- Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
The anticipated close date is Friday, January 23, 2026.
Why work for us
- We value a work-life balance
- Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions
- We offer competitive salary
- Medical/Dental benefits: employee covered at 100%; dependents covered at 75%
- Low-cost vision plan available
- Retirement plan 401(a): employee contribution (3%); employer contribution (5%)
- An optional 457(b) retirement plan is available
- Generous flexible paid time off. Earn 14 days of PTO in the 1st year and 12 paid holidays
- Intermediate paid leave benefits to eligible employees in lieu of the State of Colorado FAMLI plan
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that provide confidential and free support to our staff
o Access to legal and financial counseling
o Up to six counseling sessions per issue for mental health concerns
o Variety of additional resources
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers
- We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience
- We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws
Infection Prevention
During flu season, flu shots are strongly recommended for this position.
About Health District of Northern Larimer County
Overview:
The Health District is a public health agency that provides residents of northern Larimer County with dental, mental health and preventive health services, in addition to connecting people to more affordable prescription and health insurance options.
Products and services:
- Sliding-fee and Medicaid dental services
- Prescription Assistance
- Sliding-fee mental health counseling and mental health referrals
- Assistance with low-cost health insurance options
- Online health information resource
Divisions and departments:
- Family Dental Clinic
- Larimer Health Connect
- Mental Health Connections
Achievements:
The Health District is viewed as a cutting-edge, model public health agency in many areas, from its collection and use of local health statistics to its commitment to collaborative community problem solving around mental health and dental care.
Awards:
2010
Joseph Jabaily Public Health Hero Award
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment
2011
Silver Well Workplace Award
Fort Collins Well City Task Force
2013
Spirit of Giving Award
United Way of Larimer County
2014
National Bike Challenge (for workplaces with 100-499 employees)
League of American Bicyclists
2014-2019
Silver Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists
2015
Best News/Talk Show Host or Team in a Major Market for “Community at Work” radio show
Colorado Broadcasters Association
2016
Silver Spotlight Award for Health District Compass Newsletter
League of American Communications Professionals
2020-Present
Gold Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists
2022
Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year Award (with Homeward Alliance)
BizWest Media
Future of company:
Health District strategic priorities are determined by a publicly elected board of directors based on a variety of information, including data from a triennial community health survey.
Competitors:
The Health District is a gap-filling agency that is not in competition with other organizations. However, it does partner with many other local entities, including the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, Poudre Valley Hospital/University of Colorado Health, SummitStone Health Partners and others.
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