Executive Director

Saga Senior Living

$90K — $125K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current California RCFE certification/license required
  • Minimum 5 years of Executive Director experience in senior living
  • ALW experience preferred
  • Strong leadership, operational, financial, and regulatory knowledge
  • Fluency in English is mandatory
  • Flexibility to work holidays and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight for all community operations
  • Supervise, coach, and develop department leaders and staff
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies
  • Partner with leaders to support occupancy goals and sales initiatives
  • Oversee recruitment and retention efforts for a high-performing team
  • Manage the community budget and monitor financial performance

Benefits

  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability insurance
  • Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
Full Job Description
Executive Director
$90,000 - $125,000/year

Novellus Clairemont | San Diego, CA

We're seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead the day-to-day operations of our Assisted Living community. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is passionate about resident experience, team development, operational excellence, and community growth.

What You'll Do:
  • Provide leadership and oversight for all community operations, ensuring efficient daily management and high-quality resident services
  • Supervise, coach, and develop department leaders and staff, fostering a positive, accountable, and engaged workplace culture
  • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, local, and licensing regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
  • Partner with community relations and department leaders to support occupancy goals, sales initiatives, and resident admissions processes
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts to maintain a qualified, high-performing team
  • Manage the community budget and financial performance, including monitoring expenses, audits, and variance reporting

What You'll Need:
  • Current California RCFE certification/license required
  • Minimum 5 years of Executive Director experience in senior living
  • ALW experience preferred
  • Strong leadership, operational, financial, and regulatory knowledge
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Ability to work holidays, participate in weekend coverage, and respond to community needs as necessary
  • Must be fluent in English

Benefits Available to You:
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability insurance
  • Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance

Ready to Apply?

Join a community where your leadership helps create meaningful moments every day. Apply today to become an Executive Director with The Clairemont, SAGA Senior Living.

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