Associate Executive Director - Travel & Interim Leadership

Lifespace Communities; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an Associate Executive Director for Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin. This senior leadership role requires mobility across Lifespace communities, including interim ED assignments, P&L oversight, and traveler readiness to relocate for future Executive Director opportunities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Executive Directors, guide department leaders, manage budgets and resident experience, and drive occupancy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in senior living.
• Leadership with P&L responsibility, budgets, and multiple departments or teams.
• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, gerontology, hospitality, or related field; master’s preferred.
• LNHA/Nursing Home Administrator experience strongly preferred.
• Life Plan Community/CCRC experience highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively and relocate for permanent Executive Director opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive Directors to lead day-to-day community operations.
• Serve in temporary/interim Executive Director assignments across Lifespace communities as business needs arise.
• Lead and develop department directors and community teams.
• Oversee operational performance, budgets, P&L, quality, compliance, and resident experience.
• Partner with Sales to support occupancy and revenue goals.
• Lead team member and resident engagement initiatives.
• Manage complex operational challenges and enterprise-wide projects.
• Build the experience and leadership capabilities needed to become a successful Executive Director.

Skills

Leadership experience

P&L management

Travel flexibility

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an Associate Executive Director for Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin. This senior leadership role requires mobility across Lifespace communities, including interim ED assignments, P&L oversight, and traveler readiness to relocate for future Executive Director opportunities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Executive Directors, guide department leaders, manage budgets and resident experience, and drive occupancy