Executive Director

Calumet Trace Senior Living; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Career development

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Education reimbursement

Paid training

PTO & holidays

Free medical insurance

Supportive leadership

Resident-centered culture

Job summary

Calumet Trace Senior Living in Owensboro, KY seeks an Executive Director for its assisted living community. The role balances clinical oversight, team leadership, financial performance, and sales strategy to sustain resident-centered care while driving occupancy and NOI.

The position requires hands-on leadership, ownership of the building, accountability for teams, and a passion for improving seniors’ lives every day, with a compensation range of $100,000–$115,000 plus bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Prior Executive Director experience in Assisted Living
• Proven success driving occupancy and financial performance
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Demonstrated regulatory compliance knowledge

Responsibilities

• Operations & Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop department leaders; Foster a positive, accountable culture; Oversee staffing stability and retention; Manage business office and administrative operations

Skills

Executive Director experience

Occupancy & financial performance

Leadership & team development

Communication & relationship-building

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

Executive Director – Assisted Living

Calumet Trace Senior Living | Owensboro, KY
Salary: $100,000 - $115,000

Lead Operations. Drive Occupancy. Change Lives.

We are seeking a highly motivated Executive Director with a proven track record leading an assisted living community. This role requires a results-oriented leader who can balance clinical oversight, team leadership, financial performance, and sales strategy while maintaining a resident-centered culture.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who takes ownership of their building, holds teams accountable, and is passionate about improving the lives of seniors every day.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

The Executive Director oversees all day-to-day community operations and is accountable for performance in four key areas:

Operations & Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop department leaders

• Foster a positive, accountable culture

• Oversee staffing stability and retention

• Manage business office and administrative operations

Clinical & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with state and federal assisted living regulations

• Maintain high quality of care and resident satisfaction

• Partner with clinical leadership on service delivery and outcomes

Financial Performance

• Manage revenue, expenses, and budget adherence

• Achieve and maintain occupancy goals

• Drive NOI and operational efficiency

Sales & Community Engagement

• Support and drive census growth

• Partner with sales leadership on tours and closing

• Build referral relationships within the local market

• Represent the community in the surrounding area

What We Offer

• $100,000 to $115,000 + bonus potential

• Career development and advancement opportunities

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

• Education reimbursement

• Paid training, PTO, and holiday pay

• Free medical insurance plan available

• Supportive corporate leadership team

• A culture where your decisions and leadership matter

Qualifications (Required)

• Prior Executive Director experience in Assisted Living

• Proven success driving occupancy and financial performance

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

• Demonstrated regulatory compliance knowledge

Preferred

• Experience opening or stabilizing a community

• Strong local networking and referral development ability

Position Summary

The Executive Director is responsible for overall community success — operationally, clinically, and financially. Success is measured by resident satisfaction, staff stability, regulatory compliance, and sustained occupancy growth.

This leader ensures residents, families, and associates experience a welcoming, respectful, and well-run community every day.

What Our Team Members Say

“It truly feels like a family here.”
“Leadership supports you and lets you lead.”
“You can see the impact of your work on residents daily.”

Ready to Lead a Community You Can Truly Own?

Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.