Executive Director

Tarantino Properties, Inc.; Peoria, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid sick time

Retirement and 401k

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Vision

Dental

Job summary

Tarantino Properties, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director for our Agua Fria Senior Living Community in Arizona. The role oversees daily operations, staff supervision, and the resident experience across housing and care services.

You will manage budgets, personnel, and licensing, while driving occupancy and service quality. A bachelor’s degree and AZ AL license are required, with gerontology/hospitality training viewed as a plus. Join a team focused on growth, value, and community pride.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Director in a Senior Living/assisted living setting.
• Experience in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care is required or highly valued.
• Arizona Assisted Living Administrators License is required.
• Training or experience in gerontology and/or hospitality is valuable.
• Proven success growing a community census and maintaining high occupancy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the property for quality service and resident satisfaction.
• Lead, motivate, and manage community staff; maintain appropriate staffing levels and compliance.
• Oversee budget and cash flow; pursue budget accountability and minimize variances.
• Hire, train, discipline, and terminate managerial staff per HR policy.
• Maintain licenses and ensure regulatory compliance across local, state, and federal requirements.
• Provide ongoing staff training and development; foster a culture of pride and excellence.
• Ensure property upkeep, preventive maintenance, and safety standards are met.
• Engage with residents and families to resolve issues and improve retention.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff training

Licensing compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arizona Assisted Living Administrators License

Job description

Description

Tarantino Properties is a full-service real estate company specializing in income producing real estate. Founded in 1980, our company provides a full complement of property management, brokerage, leasing and renovation services for commercial, residential and senior living properties throughout the United States. Tarantino currently manages over $2 Billion in real estate assets.

The Mission at Agua Fria Senior Living Community is seeking an Executive Director. This role will supervise the overall day to day operation of the property to ensure the highest quality operation in accordance with standard and resident satisfaction; as well as being responsible to supervise all property staff.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a hands-on leader who supervises, directs, and motivates community staff; provides assistance as needed.
• Encourages teamwork and collaboration and cultivates an inclusive community culture. Ensures community maintains appropriate staffing levels to meet the needs of residents and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
• Manages budget and cash flow, maintains budget accountability aggressively anticipates and minimizes negative budget variances and deficits.
• Hires, trains, disciplines, and terminates managerial employees in accordance with our human resources policy.
• Maintains all local, state, and federal licenses.
• Maintains superior training for staff, ensuring that training programs are effectively executed.
• Creates an environment for pride and quality among all staff, encouraging them to their highest potential.
• Ensures that buildings, grounds, and property are maintained at the highest standard of excellence through preventative maintenance systems and programs.
• Maintains resident retention by working with residents and their families, dealing with any issues that arise.
• Leads staff meetings.
• Keeps up to date with information about competitors.
• Become an intricate part of the community in social and civic affairs by representing the property in local, state and professional organizations.
• Participates on the Manager on Duty program.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Director for a Senior Living Community required.
• Experience in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care Community.
• Assisted Living Administrators License in the state of Arizona required.
• Training or experience in gerontology and/or hospitality is valuable.
• Proven success growing a community census & a track record of maintaining high occupancy.
• A Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university.

Why People Love Working Here:

People are at the heart of what we do every day. At Tarantino Properties, we invest in our people. Whether you are starting out your career or joining later in your journey, we are excited to help you grow every step of the way. Tarantino is a company focused on growth and opportunity. Tarantino offers more than just a job, but a career that makes you a part of our foundation and our family. Our success is because of your success. We are united by our core values of respect, integrity, and discipline, and by our common commitment to enhancing communities and maximizing value for our clients. We recognize that our goals are achieved through the incredible efforts of our team members.

Our Perks & Benefits:

Taking care of our clients and residents starts with taking care of our team. Tarantino is committed to each team member's health, wealth, and overall well-being. We deeply value the contributions of our employees and offer various benefits to ensure that our extraordinary team is taken care of.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid sick time
• Retirement and 401k
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Vision
• Dental

Note: Compensation may vary and will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.