Executive Director (Senior Living)

Discovery Senior Living

$100K — $138K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field required/preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Director in senior living.
  • State-specific Administrator License/Certification required.
  • Proven success in census growth and financial management.
  • Strong team leadership skills in hiring and performance management.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience with Medicaid.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Maintain responsibility for community financials and operational metrics.
  • Drive achievement of occupancy and resident engagement targets.
  • Champion a resident-centered care model prioritizing service and dignity.
  • Support program areas with functional oversight while fostering a supportive environment.
  • Provide leadership to department heads and develop high-performing teams.
  • Partner with sales to drive occupancy and develop business strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays for work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match to support retirement savings.
  • Paid training and career growth opportunities.
  • Wellness-related benefits promoting employee health.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support.
Full Job Description
Executive Director, you9ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As the Executive Director, your role includes providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure exceptional service, financial performance, and a vibrant community culture. You will represent the community externally, foster collaboration internally, and lead by example through clear communication, accountability, and compassionate leadership.

Position Highlights:
  • Status: FULL TIME
  • Schedule: Normal business hours M-F with some weekends and 24/7 on call responsibilities
  • Location: 5250 Meadowgreen Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
  • Rate of Pay: $100k-115K plus an additional up to 20% of salary performance bonus

What You9ll Do:

Operational Leadership
  • Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with budgeted goals
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational and ownership standards
  • Maintain full responsibility for community financials, budgets, and operational performance metrics
  • Drive achievement of NOI, occupancy, and resident engagement targets
  • Monitor and manage operating costs, labor, and collections in alignment with financial expectations

Customer-Focused Culture
  • Champion a resident-centered model of care that prioritizes service, dignity, and engagement
  • Foster a supportive environment for residents, families, and team members alike
  • Support all program areas-clinical, memory care, dining, and life enrichment-with functional oversight
  • Hold regular Town Hall and/or Resident Council meetings, and ensure family communications and care plan reviews are consistent

Team & Talent Development
  • Provide visible leadership to department heads and community team members
  • Hire, train, develop, and coach staff to achieve high performance and job satisfaction
  • Implement policies and procedures that promote compliance, accountability, and professional growth
  • Support an inclusive, collaborative, and performance-driven work culture

Business Development & Sales Strategy
  • Partner with the sales team to drive occupancy and maximize top-line revenue
  • Contribute to pricing strategy and evaluate local market trends to maintain competitive positioning
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships within the community to support lead generation and referrals
  • Lead external business development strategy with clear accountabilities and measurable outcomes

Assisted Living / Memory Care (as applicable)
  • Ensure compliance with state AL/MC regulations, policies, and resident documentation
  • Lead monthly 44;at-risk45; meetings and family engagement efforts
  • Oversee specialized programming (e.g., SHINE4; Memory Care) to ensure effectiveness
  • Ensure wellness and care plans are properly implemented and tracked

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor9s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field (required/preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years of management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Director in senior living (AL/MC/IL)
  • State-specific Administrator License/Certification required
  • Proven success in census growth, operational leadership, and financial management
  • Strong team leadership skills with experience in hiring, performance management, and coaching
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Experience with Medicaid

Benefits You9ll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness-related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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JOB CODE: 1008960

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