Administrator in Training

BHI Senior Living, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

PTO from day one

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Leadership development

Job summary

BHI Senior Living, Inc. is seeking a candidate for an Administrator in Training program in Indiana.

You will rotate across departments, gaining a comprehensive understanding of operations, regulatory compliance, financial management, and leadership within Life Plan Communities and care programs. The role emphasizes compassion, faith-based values, and professional growth; graduates will be prepared to lead with purpose in senior housing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health field required.
• Active status as student in a state-accredited Health Facility Administrator program.
• Passion for caring for seniors with industry interest.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the 12-month Administrator in Training program.
• Maintains nursing/assisted living department compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assists with monitoring and evaluating care and services delivered by departments.
• Assists with planning, developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Assists with annual inspection processes and plan of correction during inspections.
• Assists with budgeting and financial objectives for nursing/assisted living departments.
• Supports community risk management and compliance programs.
• Supports development and execution of community marketing plans and company events.
• Regularly communicates with the Administrator or Executive Director about operational aspects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health field

Health Facility Administrator program (state accredited)

Job description

BHI Senior Living operates Life Plan Communities that combine vibrant lifestyles with comprehensive care and long-term security for residents. We’re committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation — and we’re looking for team members who want to build rewarding careers while positively impacting the lives of older adults. Our faith-based values guide us in every decision we make and have resulted in over 50 years of providing exceptional care for seniors. As one of the most well-respected and well-funded non-profit organizations in the Midwest, BHI Senior Living offers ten Life Plan Communities and two Active Adult Communities in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

As an Administrator in Training, your role goes beyond learning the day-to-day operations of senior living—you’ll help create an environment where residents thrive and team members feel supported. Through hands-on experience across departments, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of operations, regulatory compliance, financial management, resident services, and team leadership. Your developing expertise will help strengthen community operations, enhance the resident experience, and prepare you to lead with compassion and purpose.

As a BHI Senior Living Community, the staff are united in mission, we lead with compassion and provide opportunities to grow and thrive professionally.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Robust benefits including 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• PTO (paid time off) earned from day one of employment
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Commitment to leadership development and continuing education

Cohort Starts: January 4th, 2027

In This Role You Will

1. Participates in all aspects of BHI’s 12 month, structured Administrator in Training Program.

2.Understands and help to maintain nursing and/or assisted living department compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.

3.Assists with monitoring, observing, and evaluating the care and services delivered by each department and the entire community.

4. Assists with planning, developing, and implementing all written policies/procedures relevant to the operations of the nursing and/or assisted living departments.

5. Assists with the annual inspection process and the preparation of a plan of correction on required form for deficiencies reported during state or other inspections.

6. Assists with meeting the financial objectives of the nursing and/or assisted living departments in accordance with the budget as approved by the BHI Board of Directors.

-Review the financial and business management of the nursing and assisted living departments which includes all accounting, inventory control, purchasing, and the stewardship of all community property and equipment.

-Assists with developing annual operating and capital budgets for the nursing and assisted living departments and the implementation of any approved items.

7. Learns and provides support for community risk management and compliance programs.

8. Participates in the preparation and execution of community marketing plans and demonstrates support for company-sponsored events and relationships.

9. Regularly communicates with the Administrator or Executive Director regarding significant aspects of community operations.

*INTERVIEWS TO START LATE OCTOBER/EARLY NOVEMBER 2026

Who You Are:

• Must have completed a bachelor’s degree program preferably in a health field of related areas.
• Must be a student in good standing with a state accredited Health Facility Administrator program.
• Passion for caring for seniors with industry interest.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Willing and able to commute to BHI communities for different stages of the program

Equal Opportunity Employer
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