Executive Director

Sunrise Senior Living; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Retirement Savings Plans

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an Executive Director to lead all aspects of community operations, drive occupancy, revenue, compliance and resident well‑being, while delivering an exceptional resident and family experience.

You bring proven executive leadership, strong P&L and budgeting skills, and a track record of building high‑performing teams. This role offers a competitive pay range, comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape a premier senior living community.

Qualifications

• Prior Executive Director, Administrator or General Manager experience.
• Proven success driving occupancy, revenue and operational performance.
• Strong P&L, budgeting and business management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall community operations including care, sales, financial performance and compliance
• Drive occupancy growth, revenue strategy and market positioning
• Manage P&L, budgeting, labor and expense control to meet financial goals
• Recruit, hire, coach and develop high-performing leadership and team members
• Deliver exceptional resident and family experience through service excellence
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety and quality standards
• Partner with Sales to advance leads and maximize move-ins
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and local referral sources
• Lead team engagement, culture and performance management

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Sales and marketing

Communication

Decision-making

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day. At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As an Executive Director, you lead all aspects of community operations, driving financial performance, team engagement, resident well-being and regulatory compliance while ensuring an exceptional resident and family experience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead overall community operations including care, sales, financial performance and compliance
• Drive occupancy growth, revenue strategy and market positioning
• Manage P&L, budgeting, labor and expense control to meet financial goals
• Recruit, hire, coach and develop high-performing leadership and team members
• Deliver exceptional resident and family experience through service excellence
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety and quality standards
• Partner with Sales to advance leads and maximize move-ins
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and local referral sources
• Lead team engagement, culture and performance management

What You’ll Bring

• Prior Executive Director, Administrator or General Manager experience
• Proven success driving occupancy, revenue and operational performance
• Strong P&L, budgeting and business management skills
• Experience leading teams and managing performance
• Sales and customer relationship experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills
• Passion for serving seniors and leading high-performing teams

Executive Director – Lead Community Operations and Drive Growth and Resident Experience

Executive Director | Senior Living | General Manager | P&L | Operations Leadership | Healthcare Operations | Community Leadership

Pay Range: 113,256.00 - 161,928.00

As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans Retirement Savings Plans Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift Tuition Reimbursement. In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

Equal Opportunity Employer Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At Sunrise Senior Living, we are united by a mission to champion quality of life for all seniors, and we believe we shine brightest when we support one another and those we serve.

Explore opportunities at Sunrise and take the first step toward a fulfilling career where your work makes a meaningful difference.