Executive Director

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living seeks an Executive Director to lead our memory care community, overseeing daily operations, staff leadership, budgeting, occupancy, and resident satisfaction with adherence to regulatory standards.

You will partner with the Healthcare Coordinator, supervise on-site teams, manage finances, and drive occupancy through marketing and community relations, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and a supportive environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory/management experience in long-term care, healthcare, or senior living.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to quality service and teamwork.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be on call.

Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, train, and supervise on-site staff; ensure high performance and teamwork.
• Oversee all community operations including culinary services, housekeeping, maintenance, and resident care programs.
• Partner with Healthcare Coordinator to ensure resident care needs are met and service plans followed.
• Monitor budgets, billing, rent collection, and expenses; prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Drive occupancy goals through marketing initiatives, events, and community relations.
• Conduct regular building inspections and staff in-services; maintain resident family communication.
• Serve as primary on-call leader for emergencies and operational needs.
• Uphold compliance with policies, state regulations, and HIPAA.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Resident relations

On-call availability

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Executive Director

We are seeking a strong and compassionate Executive Director to lead our Memory Care community. This position is responsible for overall daily operations, including staff leadership, budgeting, occupancy goals, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. The Director ensures resources are in place to provide quality services while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for residents, families, and team members.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, recruit, train, and supervise on-site staff; ensure high performance and teamwork.
• Oversee all community operations, including culinary services, housekeeping, maintenance, and resident care programs.
• Partner with the Healthcare Coordinator to ensure resident care needs are met and service plans are followed.
• Monitor budgets, billing, rent collection, and expenses; prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Drive occupancy goals through marketing initiatives, events, and community relations.
• Conduct regular building inspections, resident family communication, and staff in-services.
• Serve as the primary on-call leader for emergencies and operational needs.
• Uphold compliance with policies, state regulations, and HIPAA requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in long-term care, healthcare, or senior living.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and public relations abilities.
• Commitment to quality service, teamwork, and the well‑being of seniors.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be on call as needed.

The Perks That Matter:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and flexible hours
• Employee assistance program and on‑demand pay
• Career growth in a fast‑growing company

About Jaybird Senior Living

We provide seniors with the exceptional care they deserve, in an extraordinary living environment. Our communities offer seniors the freedom to enjoy each day as they see fit, with the right level of care and support; helping them approach life with renewed confidence and purpose.

Since 2004, we’ve created a culture where our staff can innovate and grow — while our residents thrive and their families enjoy peace of mind.

The Minnesota Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Minnesota to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Minnesota, the following information may not apply. The base range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work‑life balance, Employee assistance program, on‑demand pay.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.