Assistant Administrator Long Term Care

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Optional legal and pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a skilled leader for Resurrection Village Life Center in Chicago, IL, to manage long-term care operations. You will direct daily facility activities within certification guidelines and ensure compliance with state and local regulations, collaborating with staff to provide safe, high-quality resident care.

The role emphasizes financial stewardship—forecasting, budgeting, resource alignment, and action to address variances—while tracking key operational metrics and reporting

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration required.
• Education requirements include HS equivalency with experience, or an Associate/Bachelor’s degree with experience, or 7 years of relevant experience.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily facility operations within certification guidelines and local regulations.
• Drives financial performance through forecasting, budgeting, aligning resources and corrective action.
• Tracks, maintains, and reports operational metrics and expenditures to executive leadership.
• Proactively resolves conflicts and operational disruptions involving residents, staff, and facility functions.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

7 years of relevant cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Resurrection Village Life Center

Department: Long Term Care

Schedule: Days l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Directs daily facility operations within certification guidelines, ensuring adherence to organizational goals and full compliance with state and local regulations.


• Drives financial performance by forecasting, budgeting, aligning monetary resources, and managing variances through strategic marketing and corrective action.


• Tracks, maintains, and reports critical operational metrics and financial expenditures to executive leadership.


• Proactively resolves conflicts and operational disruptions involving residents, staff, and overall facility functions.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Education

- High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

- Nursing Home Administrator preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options


• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance


• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning


• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources


• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits


• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.