Executive Director

Distinctive Living

• $100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in senior living or related fields
  • Genuine passion for supporting older adults
  • Strong financial and operational management skills
  • Proven ability to lead diverse teams and mentor future leaders
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance and audits
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, with required certifications as applicable

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations with resident experiences at the forefront
  • Inspire and develop an engaged team across all departments
  • Champion high-quality care and innovative resident programming
  • Build relationships with residents, families, and community partners
  • Drive community growth through occupancy and partnerships
  • Manage budget, financial performance, and resource allocation
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and staff retention efforts
  • Collaborate with clinical leaders for quality improvement initiatives
  • Stay updated on trends in senior living and regulatory landscape

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Comprehensive dental insurance
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Generous paid time off
  • Vision insurance plans
Full Job Description
Lead with heart. Inspire a team. Make a difference every day.

Our Inspired Living community in Bonita Springs is looking for a dynamic, people-focused Executive Director to lead our senior living community with passion, purpose, and a little fun! As the face of the community, you'll bring together exceptional resident experiences, engaged teams, strong operations, and great business results, all while creating a place residents are proud to call home.

What You'll Do
  • Lead the overall operations of the community while keeping residents and their experiences at the center of every decision.
  • Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing, engaged team across all departments.
  • Champion exceptional care and services, including memory care, dementia care, and resident-centered programming.
  • Build strong relationships with residents, families, associates, referral partners, and the local community.
  • Drive occupancy, sales, census growth, and community partnerships.
  • Own the community's budget, financial performance, labor, and resource management.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, safety standards, resident rights, and company policies.
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and retention.
  • Partner with clinical and operational leaders to maintain quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Stay current on senior living best practices, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.

What You Bring
  • Leadership experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, healthcare, or hospitality.
  • A genuine passion for working with and serving older adults.
  • Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting and operational management.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing future leaders.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Confidence navigating regulatory requirements, audits, and compliance.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; required state licensing/certification as applicable.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and everyday business technology.

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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