Senior Executive Director

Lifespace Communities

$169K — $245K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of senior living leadership experience
  • Previous Executive Director or senior operations leadership role
  • Demonstrated success in managing complex operations
  • Strong acumen in finance, occupancy, and compliance
  • Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred
  • Administrator licensure or eligibility is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive leadership across operations and finance
  • Mentor and develop the Executive Director and leadership team
  • Drive performance using data and clear accountability
  • Partner with Sales & Marketing for occupancy growth
  • Lead improvement strategies for underperforming areas
  • Enhance leadership capability and succession planning
  • Make timely, resident-centered decisions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive leadership culture
  • Potential for relocation assistance
Full Job Description
Community:
Abbey Delray South

Address:
1717 Homewood Blvd

Delray Beach, Florida 33445

Pay Range
$169,200.00-$245,300.00+ Annual

Lead the Business. Develop Leaders. Elevate Performance.

Lifespace Communities is seeking an accomplished Senior Executive Director to provide strategic leadership for one of our communities, driving operational excellence, financial performance, occupancy growth, resident experience, regulatory compliance, and leadership effectiveness.

This is more than an Executive Director role. We're looking for a proven senior living executive who can lead through leaders, develop executive talent, drive results, and create a culture of accountability and high performance.

What You'll Do
  • Provide executive leadership across operations, finance, sales, occupancy, resident experience, quality, and compliance.
  • Mentor and develop the Executive Director and senior leadership team.
  • Drive financial, operational, and occupancy performance using data, disciplined execution, and clear accountability.
  • Partner with Sales & Marketing to accelerate lead conversion, move-ins, retention, and growth.
  • Lead performance improvement and turnaround strategies when results are below expectations.
  • Strengthen leadership capability, succession planning, and organizational alignment.
  • Make timely, decisive decisions while keeping residents and team members at the center of the business.


What You Bring
  • 10+ years of progressive senior living leadership experience.
  • Previous experience as an Executive Director, Administrator, Regional/Division Operations Leader, or comparable senior executive.
  • Proven success leading complex operations and developing Executive Directors and senior leadership teams.
  • Strong financial, operational, regulatory, occupancy, and business acumen.
  • Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
  • Administrator licensure or eligibility preferred.


Ready to Lead at the Next Level?

If you've successfully led complex senior living operations and are ready for a role with significant authority, accountability, and impact, we want to meet you.

As part of the hiring process and in accordance with Florida law, healthcare candidates who accept a job offer are required to complete a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. This step is quick, secure, and helps us finalize your employment as smoothly as possible.

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