Executive Director

Better Living; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $90,000

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Better Living in Rochelle, IL, seeks a seasoned senior living operations leader to oversee daily operations at our assisted living community. You will align programs with our mission to deliver comfort, connection, and dignity to residents while guiding a team of department heads.

This leadership role focuses on regulatory compliance, quality of care, staff development, budgeting, and community outreach to sustain strong census levels and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years of leadership experience in long-term care or healthcare administration.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or related field.
• Knowledge of assisted living regulations and licensure.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure resident health, safety, and quality of care.
• Support department leaders to coordinate service delivery.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain qualified staff.
• Manage budgeting, payroll, and expenses; meet occupancy goals.
• Build relationships with residents, families, staff, and community.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and resolve concerns.
• Participate in marketing and outreach to sustain census levels.
• Maintain records per licensing and audit requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or related field

Job description

At Better Living, we believe every stage of life should be filled with purpose, dignity, and joy.

We're not just a senior living management company—we're a team driven by compassion, grounded in hospitality, and committed to doing what's right for residents, families, and staff. Our communities are built on meaningful connections, personalized support, and everyday moments that matter.

This is senior living, only better.

Benefits:

• Compensation - $90,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401 (K) matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs

Job Summary:

In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of your designated assisted living community, ensuring programs align with our mission to provide comfort, connection, and dignity to every resident. This leadership role also works to create a positive and supportive workplace where staff feel valued and supported in their development. By leading department heads, this role ensures the community meets—and exceeds—our high standards of care and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the overall operations of the facility, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local regulations
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all residents by upholding the highest standards of care and service
• Supervise and support department leaders to ensure effective, coordinated service delivery
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain qualified staff; promote a positive and productive workplace culture
• Oversee financial operations including budgeting, billing, payroll, and expense management; meet occupancy and revenue goals
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, and the surrounding community
• Lead quality assurance and improvement initiatives; respond to and resolve resident concerns and complaints promptly and effectively
• Participate in marketing and community outreach to maintain strong census levels and promote the facility’s reputation
• Maintain documentation and reporting in accordance with state licensing and audit requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Certificate/License per state
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in long-term care, assisted living, or healthcare administration
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulations, Assisted Living Licensure statutes, and best practices in senior care
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively

  Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Indoors, climate-controlled assisted living facility with a focus on personalized care
  • Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
  • Possible exposure to chemicals as indicated in the MSDS manual.
  • Continuous exposure to clients and/or family members who may be under stress.

  We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.