Executive Director

Lawton Senior Living; Lawton (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking an Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. You will oversee daily operations, staff, budgeting, occupancy goals, and regulatory compliance to ensure exceptional care for residents.

You’ll recruit and train on-site staff, partner with the Healthcare Coordinator, monitor finances, and drive occupancy through marketing and community relations. This role requires strong leadership and on‑call availability.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent 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.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Public relations

Problem-solving

On-call availability

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Executive Director

We are seeking a strong and compassionateExecutive Director to lead our Assisted Living and 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.