Executive Director

Kids for the Future; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks per year

Medical insurance (vision & dental)

Life insurance (employer-paid)

Disability insurance (short-term & LTD

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Ascent Living Communities is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead Roaring Fork Senior Living in Glenwood Springs, CO. The role oversees all daily operations, ensuring top-tier care, service, and regulatory compliance, while fostering a resident- and family-centered culture.

Strong candidates will have senior living, hospitality, or healthcare management experience and a track record of operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience leading and directing teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, HR Administration, or Gerontology preferred.
• Proven track record in operations for senior living, healthcare, or related services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the community.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in Assisted Living and Memory Care.
• Develop and maintain quality programming and innovative thinking.
• Manage and supervise community staff and assess productivity.
• Collaborate with management to achieve organizational objectives.
• Achieve occupancy plans and maintain occupancy targets.
• Adhere to annual operating budget and guide department budgets.
• Report operational data and financial expenditures to corporate management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Hospitality Management / HR Administration / Gerontology

Job description

• Base Pay $135,000.00 - $150,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Roaring Fork Senior Living, Glenwood Spring's premier senior living community, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Executive Director to lead our team. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, results-driven leader with proven experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare management. In this role, you will oversee all day-to-day operations of the community, ensuring the highest standards of care, service, and regulatory compliance. You will build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, team members, and community partners while fostering a supportive and engaged workplace culture that reflects our commitment to excellence and person-centered care.

At Ascent Living Communities, we’re dedicated to elevating senior living by creating a better life for our residents, their families, and the team members who support them. We believe in providing our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive - both personally and professionally. Our communities are designed around warmth, trust, and connection, offering a boutique experience that feels like home. Roaring Fork Senior Living is proud to be part of the Ascent Living family, a locally owned Colorado company known for its innovative approach, outstanding care, and commitment to excellence in senior living.

• 4 weeks of paid time off a year
• Medical insurance including vision and dental
• 100% employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Accident and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall operation of the community by planning, implementing, managing, and adhering to established financial and operational goals
• Ensures regulatory compliance in Assisted Living and Memory Care
• Develop and maintain quality programming and innovative thinking in all areas of the community
• Select, develop, manage, and supervise community staff to meet the needs of residents and the community. Continuously review productivity and efficiency of staff, recommend educational opportunities and provide team building and training to employees to enhance their performance
• Collaborate with and empower the management team and staff to accomplish organizational objectives, helping to foster a success-oriented, accountable environment
• Ensure the achievement of the occupancy plan, and continue to meet the occupancy maintenance goals
• Adhere to the annual operating budget and achieve financial goals as well as oversee department budgets and provide guidance to the management team on how to meet budgetary guidelines
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting operational data and financial expenditures to Ascent Living Communities
• Develop cooperative relationships with the business community, other senior service organizations, and direct staff to build relationships with other potential referral sources
• Resolve any conflicts or issues regarding families, residents, operations, marketing, and/or staff issues

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of management experience leading and directing teams
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or other course of study that relates to service to seniors preferred
• Proven track record of successful operations specific to independent living, assisted living and memory care or CCRC communities

Due to the nature of the work performed by Ascent Living Communities, and that this position works with a vulnerable population, we do require a criminal background check be completed

Pay: $135,000 to $150,000 annual salary, based on experience

Quarterly bonus of up to 10% of annual compensation based on obtaining NOI targets, successful CDPHE surveys, resident and employee satisfaction scores

We offer relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for qualified candidates moving to the area. Relocation funds are subject to a one-year retention agreement. If employment ends within the first 12 months, a prorated portion of the assistance must be repaid.