Meridian Senior Living

Executive Director

Meridian Senior Living$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 1 year of supervisory or management experience in long-term care, healthcare, or senior living
  • Licensed Assisted Living Director in Minnesota
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Commitment to quality service and teamwork
  • Flexibility to work varied hours and be on call

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage on-site staff recruitment, training, and performance
  • Oversee community operations including culinary services and resident care
  • Collaborate with Healthcare Coordinator to meet resident care needs
  • Monitor financials including budgets and prepare financial reports
  • Drive occupancy through marketing and community relations
  • Conduct building inspections and manage communications with families
  • Be the primary on-call leader during emergencies

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Paid time off and flexible working hours
  • Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
  • Career growth within a fast-growing organization
Full Job Description
Executive Director

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking an Executive Director to lead our assisted living and memory care community in Kasson, Minnesota. This leader owns operations, financial performance, occupancy growth, culture, and resident satisfaction. Successful candidates are operators who thrive on accountability, build high-performing teams, and treat the community as their own business.
What You'll Do
  • Lead, recruit, train, and supervise on-site staff; ensure high performance and teamwork.
  • Oversee all community operations, including culinary services, housekeeping, maintenance, and resident care programs.
  • Partner with the Healthcare Coordinator to ensure resident care needs are met and service plans are followed.
  • Monitor budgets, billing, rent collection, and expenses; prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
  • Drive occupancy goals through marketing initiatives, events, and community relations.
  • Conduct regular building inspections, resident family communication, and staff in-services.
  • Serve as the primary on-call leader for emergencies and operational needs.
  • Uphold compliance with policies, state regulations, and HIPAA requirements.
What We're Looking For
  • Education: Associate's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience: At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in long-term care, healthcare, or senior living.
  • Licensed Assisted Living Director in Minnesota
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and public relations abilities.
  • Commitment to quality service, teamwork, and the well-being of seniors.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and be on call as needed.
The Perks That Matter:
  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off and flexible hours
  • Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
  • Career growth in a fast-growing company

About Meridian Senior Living

Meridian Senior Living is a privately held company that operates senior living communities across the United States. The company was founded in 2010 by Kai Hsiao and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Meridian Senior Living offers a range of services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The company operates more than 70 communities in 21 states and employs over 7,000 people. Meridian Senior Living has been recognized as one of the largest senior living providers in the U.S. by the American Seniors Housing Association.
Learn more about Meridian Senior Living
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2010

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