Executive Director

Commonwealth Senior Living; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking an Executive Director to act as the community's CEO, overseeing programs, policies, and the business plan execution. You will lead marketing, admissions, staffing, and resident satisfaction initiatives to sustain occupancy and care quality.

The role requires strong communication, integrity, and leadership, with a focus on regulatory compliance and team development. A background in senior living and driving community excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Warm, outgoing, and compassionate personality.
• Demonstrated integrity, maturity and leadership skills.
• Understanding of State Dept. of Social Services standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general well-being and health of residents.
• Coordinate care and services with nursing and care staff oversight.
• Ensure community reflects core values and staffing is appropriate at all times.
• Manage paperwork required by regulatory bodies.
• Lead marketing efforts to maintain occupancy and community image.
• Drive compliance during licensing inspections and quality assurance.

Skills

Written/verbal communication

Leadership

Integrity

Maturity

Compassionate personality

Drive and accountability

Education

Post-secondary education

College degree preferred

Job description

Pay range: $100,000 - $125,000 per year.

Executive Director Overview

The Executive Director is the CEO of the community. He or she oversees the planning, direction and implementation of all programs and policies of the community, and ensures the efficient and effective administration and execution of the company business plan. The Executive Director is responsible for marketing and public relations activities to maintain occupancy goals, including the evaluation and admission process. He or she also ensures resident satisfaction and achievement of realistic care plan goals, including the coordination of all resident service activities; also responsible for hiring, training and scheduling community staff. The Executive Director ensures the community operates in substantial compliance at all times.

Culture Ambassador

• Models the core values of the company:
• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful
• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.
• Create and drive the sales culture.

Job Requirements

• Meets all current requirements of the State Department of Social Services Standards and Regulations for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities, and any amendment thereto, as required.
• Two years’ post‑secondary education required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a supervisory role in senior housing.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a warm, outgoing, and compassionate personality.
• Must have demonstrated integrity, maturity and leadership skills.
• Must have understanding of State Department of Social Services Standards and Regulations.
• Acceptable driving record (required driver).

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Responsible for the general well‑being and health of residents in the community.
• Responsible for ensuring the coordination of care and services to the residents, including general oversight of nursing and care staff.
• Ensures community models the organization’s core values in a way that reflects the best image for the greater communities we serve.
• Ensures community is appropriately staffed at all times with right personnel in right places.
• Actively seek out and reward top performers, while coaching others to improve.
• Ultimately responsible for all paperwork required by the Department of Social Services, Health Department and corporate regulations.
• Participates in and conducts direct marketing in and around the community for residents, community services, and staff recruitment.
• Acts as the responsible party before, during, and after formal licensing inspections.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle (required driver).
• Other duties as assigned.