Assistant Administrator

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare seeks an Assistant Administrator to support operations in a skilled nursing facility. You will collaborate with the Administrator and department leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, resident-centered care, and operational efficiency.

The role develops emerging healthcare leadership with strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, spanning QA, audits, staff development, budget monitoring, and risk management to improve resident care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• AIT experience preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or healthcare environment preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing facility operations, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and healthcare management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Administrator in the day-to-day management and operation of the facility.
• Support department directors in achieving operational, clinical, and financial goals.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities.
• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and inspections.
• Monitor facility operations and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist with quality assurance, performance improvement, infection control, and risk management initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and staff development programs.
• Assist with budget monitoring and resource allocation efforts.
• Address resident, family, and employee concerns and facilitate appropriate resolutions.
• Attend leadership meetings, care plan meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and employee information, including PHI.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and resident-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Healthcare management systems

Job description

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Administrator to support the overall operations of our skilled nursing facility. This position works closely with the Administrator and department leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, employee engagement, and exceptional resident care.

The ideal candidate is an emerging healthcare leader with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills who is looking to grow within long-term care administration.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Administrator in the day-to-day management and operation of the facility
• Support department directors in achieving operational, clinical, and financial goals
• Help ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing facilities
• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and inspections
• Monitor facility operations and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Assist with quality assurance, performance improvement, infection control, and risk management initiatives
• Support employee engagement, retention, and staff development programs
• Assist with budget monitoring and resource allocation efforts
• Help address resident, family, and employee concerns and facilitate appropriate resolutions
• Attend leadership meetings, care plan meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and employee information, including protected health information (PHI)
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and resident-centered care
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Operations

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• On-Demand Pay Option
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Administrator-in-Training (AIT) experience preferred
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care setting, or healthcare environment preferred
• Knowledge of nursing facility operations, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively work with residents, families, staff, and regulatory agencies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and healthcare management systems

Join the ALIYA Healthcare Family

At ALIYA Healthcare, we're committed to providing exceptional care and strong leadership across our facilities. If you're looking to build a career in healthcare administration and make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and staff, we encourage you to apply today.