Executive Director

Allure Lifestyle Communities; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Allure Lifestyles Communities in the Western Suburbs of Philadelphia is seeking an Executive Director to lead a large independent living community. You will oversee operations, drive resident satisfaction, and shape the community's experience through strong leadership.

This high-visibility role requires building relationships, developing staff, managing budgets, and partnering with residents and families to ensure an exceptional home-like environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in senior living, preferably independent living communities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field.
• Experience building and developing diverse teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing budgets and driving financial performance.
• Passion for delivering an exceptional resident experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day community operations with a strong focus on resident experience and satisfaction.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families and foster a welcoming community culture.
• Recruit, develop, coach, motivate, and retain a high-performing team.
• Establish a culture of hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgeting, financial performance, and key operational goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to support occupancy, growth, and long-term success.
• Partner with residents, families, and team members to address concerns and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a highly visible and approachable presence within the community.
• Build strong relationships with local organizations, businesses, and community partners.
• Ensure the community operates in accordance with policies, standards, and regulations.
• Work closely with organizational leadership to execute strategic priorities and achieve goals.

Skills

Senior living leadership

Team development

Communication skills

Budgeting

Relationship-building

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field

Job description

Allure Lifestyles Communities is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and people-focused Executive Director to lead a large, established independent living community in the Western Suburbs of Philadelphia.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, developing people, solving problems, and creating an exceptional resident experience. The Executive Director will have overall responsibility for the success of the community, leading operations, team performance, financial results, resident engagement, and community relations.

Why Allure?

We believe great communities are built by great people. We are a dynamic, growing organization committed to creating exceptional living environments while investing in the people who make that possible.

Our culture is grounded in Integrity, Positive Intensity, Grit, and Accountability. We value leaders who take initiative, collaborate, raise the bar, and continuously look for ways to improve.

If you are an experience, energetic and approachable leader who brings strong business acumen, a passion for working with older adults, and a genuine commitment to creating a community where residents feel connected, engaged, and truly at home, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day community operations with a strong focus on resident experience and satisfaction.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families and foster a vibrant, welcoming community culture.
• Recruit, develop, coach, motivate, and retain a high-performing team.
• Establish a culture of hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgeting, financial performance, and key operational goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to support occupancy, growth, and the long-term success of the community.
• Partner with residents, families, and team members to address concerns, resolve challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a highly visible and approachable presence within the community.
• Build strong relationships with local organizations, businesses, and community partners.
• Ensure the community operates in accordance with organizational policies, standards, and applicable regulations.
• Work closely with organizational leadership to execute strategic priorities and achieve community goals.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in senior living, preferably within an independent living community.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading, motivating, and developing diverse teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and operational goals.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• A track record of creating a positive, engaging, and service-oriented community culture.
• Strong understanding of customer service and the importance of the resident experience.
• Ability to build trust and meaningful relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Comfortable serving as a highly visible, approachable, and hands‑on leader.
• Genuine passion for working with older adults and creating an exceptional living experience.
• An energetic, accountable, compassionate, and solutions‑oriented leadership style.