Executive Director

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership during the pre-opening phase, partnering with development, construction, marketing, and corporate teams
• Lead pre-opening sales and marketing efforts, including relationship building and referral network development
• Recruit, onboard, and develop the foundational leadership team
• Oversee pre-opening budgets, policies, and procedures
• Manage day-to-day operations with full P&L responsibility
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Focus on resident, family, and team member satisfaction
• Develop strategies for labor, occupancy growth, revenue growth, and expense control
• Partner with the Director of Sales on marketing strategies and tours
• Coordinate with department directors (Health and Wellness, Memory Care, Life Enrichment, Culinary, Maintenance) to ensure high-quality service
• Manage annual operating budgets and capital requirements
• Build high-performing teams and maintain company culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or a related subject
• Required certification for Residential Care Facilities based on state regulations
• Proven experience opening a new development Senior Living community
• 3 to 5 years of experience in operations management with success in financial and sales goals
• Solid understanding of local, state, and federal regulations
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, and training team members
• Ability to obtain assisted living administrator licensure within a prescribed timeframe
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to work varied schedules including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• STD/LTD and life insurance
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Up to 20 days PTO in the first three years