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Executive Director
Full Time Grand Rapids, MI, US
5 days ago Requisition ID: 1158
Executive Director - Senior Living
Reports to: Regional Director of Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Make a Difference.
Are you a compassionate, strategic leader who is passionate about creating exceptional experiences for seniors, families, and team members? We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to oversee the daily operations of our vibrant senior living community. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, foster a culture of excellence, and positively impact the lives of our residents every day.
Position Summary:
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of the senior living community. This position ensures high-quality resident care and services, regulatory compliance, financial performance, employee engagement, and resident/family satisfaction. The Executive Director serves as the primary leader of the community and promotes a culture of excellence, compassion, and accountability.
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the community.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintain a safe, resident-centered environment that promotes quality of life.
- Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, revenue growth, expense management, and occupancy goals.
- Recruit, develop, and retain qualified staff.
- Foster positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community partners.
- Monitor and improve resident satisfaction and service quality.
- Lead department managers to achieve operational and organizational goals.
- Ensure preparedness for regulatory surveys and/or inspections.
- Represent the community in professional and community organizations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration or a related field highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or healthcare operations.
- Demonstrated success in financial management and budget oversight.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strategic planning and operational management.
- Team development and employee engagement.
- Regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Financial analysis and budgeting.Conflict resolution and problem-solving.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Bonus or incentive program, where applicable
Cardinal Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer