Assistant Executive Director - Cedar Creek

LSL ALF LLC; East Bethel (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & paid holidays

Job summary

Cedar Creek, a Lifespark Senior Living Community, is seeking an Assistant Executive Director to join our growing team in East Bethel, MN. The role supports the Executive Director in facility operations and resident care across Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care.

This full-time on-site position requires leadership, regulatory knowledge, budgeting, and staff development. Competitive salary range $55,000–$70,000 with benefits and opportunities to advance.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for working with residents, families, and staff.
• Minimum of two years’ management experience in long-term care.
• Bachelor’s degree in health administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility operations with focus on resident care, government regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and monitor budgets, staffing, and operational plans.
• Maintain high resident satisfaction and coordinate with regulators, families, and community partners.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Leadership

Travel availability

Regular attendance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health administration or related field

Job description

Job Category: Administration

Requisition Number: ASSIS007146

• Posted : September 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Cedar Creek
19131 Taylor Street
East Bethel, MN 55011, USA

Description

Cedar Creek, a Lifespark Senior Living Community, is looking for an Assistant Executive Director to join our growing team!
Cedar Creek Senior Living is located not far from Highway 65 in East Bethel. Come enjoy the beautiful views from our building and meet our team mascot Cheetah! We help seniors Age Magnificently in our 70-unit apartment style community providing Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care services. Cedar Creek is a growing community with a fun, caring, and passionate team. Join our team today!

Schedule: Full-Time Monday -Friday, (8am - 5pm). Weekend Manager on Duty and Holiday Rotation required.
Wage: $55,000-$70,000 annually, depending on experience.

Are you compassionate towards others? Are you passionate about enriching the lives of others? If so, we want you to join our team and help seniors Age Magnificently! Our Assistant Executive Directors becomes family and impacts the lives of our residents who live in a Lifespark Senior Living Community.

In this position, you will support the Executive Director in leading facility management staff in all aspects of operations including customer needs, government regulations, and Company policies, with focus on maintaining excellent care for the residents while achieving the facility's business objectives. Duties include:

• Leads all department leadership and operations in achieving company mission, values, goals, and objectives.
• Lead the facility management staff and consultants in developing and working from a business plan that focuses on all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments.
• Monitors each department’s activities, communicates policies, evaluates performance, provides feedback, assists, and observes coaches and disciplines as needed.
• Develops an environment that allows for creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment in the development of the facility management team.
• Oversees and conducts regular rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care, operation of support departments, cleanliness and appearance of the facility, morale of the staff, and ensures resident needs are being addressed.
• Exhibits positive customer service both to internal and external customers through the ongoing support and implementation of customer service initiatives and business objectives.
• Utilizes survey information to address areas of importance as defined by our customers.
• Ensures consultants and other support resources are appropriately utilized, all staff are appropriately trained, and a high level of interdepartmental teamwork is maintained.
• Ensures the building and grounds are appropriately maintained and that equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly, and any hazardous conditions are addressed.
• Review and adhere to departmental budget.
• Monitor Human Resources to ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and to ensure practices that maintain high morale and staff retention including effective communication, prompt problem resolution, and promoting a proactive work environment.
• Develops positive relationships on behalf of the Company with government regulators, residents, families, area healthcare providers, physicians, and the community at large.
• Manage facility budgets and business practices to include labor costs, payables, and receivables.
• Develop and implement a marketing strategy for the facility that reflects service opportunities, competition, potential market area changes, and maximizes census, payer mix, and ancillary revenues.
• Understand, comply with, and promote all rules and regulations regarding resident’s rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators to include presenting a professional appearance.
• Knowledge and adherence to safety/disaster preparedness plan.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Assisted Living - Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) Required within the state of operation (MN), Administrator of record with CBRF Required in WI, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) Preferred, within the state of operation or must be obtained within the first 6 months in role.
• Skilled Nursing Facility – Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) Required, within the state of operation, Administrator of record with CBRF Required in WI, or must be obtained within the first 6 months in position.
• Skilled Nursing Facility with Assisted Living responsibility – LALD & LNHA Required, within the state of operation, Administrator of record with CBRF Required in WI, or must be obtained within the first 6 months in position.
• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, Gerontology, Business, Marketing or another related field is Preferred,
• Experience in marketing, sales, and/or advertising preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in long-term care or acute care required,
• A minimum of two years’ management or supervisory experience in long-term care is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional telephone, communication skills and the desire to work closely with senior adults is essential.
• Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, resident’s families, and employees.
• Must be able to travel occasionally, including overnights.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must possess proficient computer skills, including email use.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Annual reviews with wage increases
• Paidtime off & paid holidays
• 401k + company match
• Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan forgiveness

It has been and will continue to be our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of lawful products off the Employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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