Executive Director/NC Assisted Living Administrator

Senior Living Communities

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • NC AL Administrator license required
  • Bachelor's degree in business, geriatrics, health care, hospitality, or related field
  • Minimum of five years' experience in senior living, hospitality, health care, or related setting
  • Five years' leadership experience in senior living or multidisciplinary team environments required
  • Compliance with state licensing requirements where applicable

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct the community's overall operations and management team
  • Develop and ensure adherence to the annual operating budget and business plan
  • Act as Chief Sales Officer to manage sales team and achieve occupancy goals
  • Establish effective communication strategies within the community
  • Plan and execute orientation and ongoing training for Team Members
  • Monitor safety and cleanliness standards in the community
  • Participate in family and resident communications for relationship building

Benefits

  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive and engaging work environment
  • Involvement in community initiatives
  • Opportunity to lead and innovate within a senior living context
  • Engagement with a varied population of seniors and team members
Full Job Description
We're looking for an Executive Director/AL Administrator:

As the overall leader of the community, you will be instrumental in leading other department heads and staff members in providing exceptional service to our residents. You will play a vital role in overseeing Assisted Living, Memory Care, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Sales and Activities/Wellness. Superior customer service and high level of hospitality skills required. NC AL Administrator license required.

POSITION SUMMARY: Leads and directs the community to create and maintain a vibrant and engaging living environment for Senior Living Communities residents and a great place to work for Team Members. Sets a leadership example for others to follow and oversees day to day business operations to ensure exceptional quality and service, sustained resident satisfaction and Team Member engagement, operational efficiency, and strong financial result.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Attracts, retains, coaches, motivates and leads a high-performance management team who collectively directs day to day operations of the community; holds the team accountable for meeting performance objectives.
• Develops and monitors the community's annual operating budget and business plan; leads the Executive Team in the execution of both, ensuring achievement of financial targets, quality standards, resident satisfaction and Team Member engagement.
• Serves as the Chief Sales Officer for the community; leads and directs activities of the sales team to ensure effective lead management, execution of the marketing plan and achievement of occupancy goals.
• Partners with Directors to ensure that service delivery in each department is consistent with Senior Living Communities standards and applicable regulations.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication strategies throughout the community, ensuring timely and effective sharing of information and a culture of openness.
• Leads and participates in the planning and execution of effective orientation for new Team Members and ongoing learning and development of Team Members through in-services and other training programs.
• Participates in family and resident communications to ensure strong relationships and open exchange of information; holds staff accountable for proactive, positive communications with residents and their families.
• Establishes and implements safety protocols in the community; sets a strong example and holds Team Members accountable for practicing a culture of safety.
• Continuously monitors the building, grounds, and surrounding areas to ensure that the community is a safe, clean and attractive living environment for Senior Living Communities residents and presents an exceptional impression for guests.
• Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining Team Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Serves on special projects and assignments outside of his/her own community to support other communities or the broader portfolio.
• Stays abreast of trends and best practices throughout the senior living industry and of current events and conditions in the local market; keeps management appropriately informed.
• Oversees the effective operation of healthcare, where applicable.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and Senior Living Communities' mission policies, procedures and standards.
• Effectively administers and participates in Senior Living Communities' "Manager on Duty" program.
• Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in business, geriatrics, health care, hospitality or a related field
• Must be a NC AL Administrator through DHSR.
• A minimum of five years' experience in a senior living, hospitality, health care or related setting; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum of five years' leadership experience in senior living and/or a multidisciplinary team environment; operations experience in a senior living, hospitality, or residential care environment strongly preferred.
• Maintain state licensing requirements, where applicable.
• Compliance with state licensing requirements (where applicable).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively, in English, with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data from a variety of sources and to apply reason, logic, and advanced problem solving skills to resolve complex issues.
• Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and the ability to quickly master new software applications.
• Strong customer orientation to older adults.

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