Director - Senior Living, Thornton Oaks

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 105,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth seeks a Director for Senior Health Center operations in Maine. The role leads overall organizational performance, programs, and services, ensuring strategic growth, financial stability, resident satisfaction, and a positive community reputation.

The Director partners with the Board, implements initiatives, and guides governance through strong operational and financial management. Responsibilities include staff leadership, budget administration, vendor relations, and program quality

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Significant previous job-related experience required.
• Proven ability to lead an organization.
• Proven ability to demonstrate exceptional communication and relationship skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and get things done.
• Proven ability to manage, remain calm and respond positively to stressful situations and crisis.
• Proven ability to create and manage budgets.
• Proven ability to set and achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, and operational oversight for the organization and programs.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to advance mission, priorities, and long-term plans.
• Oversee policies, procedures, budgets, and daily community operations.
• Hire, develop, and lead staff; ensure service excellence and accountability.
• Foster resident-centered care and a high-quality living experience; manage vendor/contract relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Multi-tasking

Relationship skills

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Senior Health Center

Management/Leadership
Req #: 92366

Summary

The Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of the organization and its associated programs and services. This role provides strategic and operational oversight, ensuring the effective delivery of services while promoting organizational growth, financial stability, resident satisfaction, and a positive reputation within the community.

Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Director serves as a key partner in advancing the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term plans. The Director provides regular communication and recommendations to the Board, implements Board-directed initiatives, and supports effective governance through sound operational and financial management.

The Director develops and implements policies, procedures, and operational standards, establishes organizational priorities, and oversees all aspects of daily community operations. Responsibilities include hiring, developing, and leading staff; fostering a culture of service excellence and accountability; overseeing resident programs and services; managing vendor and contract relationships; preparing and administering the annual operating budget; and monitoring financial performance to ensure fiscal responsibility and organizational sustainability.

As the primary liaison among residents, families, staff, community stakeholders, and the Board of Directors, the Director promotes a collaborative, resident-centered environment focused on delivering an exceptional quality of life and customer experience. The Director continuously evaluates and enhances programs, services, amenities, and operational processes to support resident satisfaction, operational efficiency, and long-term success.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience in operations management, staff supervision, budget administration, and stakeholder engagement. Previous experience within an Independent Living, retirement, senior living, hospitality, assisted living, or continuing care retirement community setting is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, relationship management, financial, and administrative skills, along with the ability to effectively partner with a Board of Directors and cultivate a high-quality living experience for residents.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
2. License/Certifications: N/A.
3. Experience: Significant previous job-related experience required.
4. Proven ability to lead an organization.
5. Proven ability to demonstrate exceptional communication and relationship skills
6. Proven ability to multi-task and get things done.
7. Proven ability to manage, remain calm and respond positively to stressful situations and crisis.
8. Proven ability to create and manage budgets.
9. Proven ability to set and achieve goals.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $104,956.80to $141,980.80per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.