Executive Director

Primrose-Retirement-Communities; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Generous Company Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early Access to Earned Wages

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities is seeking an Executive Director for our Wausau Community to provide overall leadership for operations, resident experience, regulatory compliance, and team development. In this role you will manage budgets, financial performance, and collaborate with residents and families to create a welcoming environment aligned with Primrose Mission and Core Values.

You’ll lead a dedicated team, ensure quality care, and respond to urgent community needs with strong leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in healthcare administration, gerontology, business, or related field.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or related industry.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and managing community operations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to assisted living/memory care.
• Meets or can meet state requirements for Assisted Living Executive Directors.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and operational goals.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain regulatory compliance, and respond to urgent community needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use EHR, scheduling, payroll, and other systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead community operations and ensure exceptional resident experiences and quality care.
• Oversee financial stewardship, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and empower team members and foster a collaborative environment.
• Partner with residents, families, and team members to create a welcoming community.
• Align operations with Primrose Mission and Core Values to drive community success.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting/financial performance

Communication and relationship‑build

Problem solving

Multitasking / prioritization

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records (EHR)

Scheduling software

Payroll systems

Job description

Full-Time Salaried Position | Primarily Days with Occasional Evenings, Weekends & On-Call Responsibilities

Meaningful Work, With People at the Center

At Primrose Retirement Communities , we've been enriching the lives of seniors for more than 30 years through exceptional care and meaningful connections. We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Executive Director to provide overall leadership and operational oversight for our Wausau Community.

In this role, you'll lead community operations while ensuring exceptional resident experiences, quality care and services, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and team development. You'll partner with residents, families, and team members to create a welcoming environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Through strong leadership and a commitment to the Primrose Mission and Core Values, you'll help drive the success of the community while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every day.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Early Access to Earned Wages

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, gerontology, business, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in senior living, assisted living, healthcare, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and managing community operations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to assisted living and memory care.
• Meets or has the ability to meet applicable state requirements for Assisted Living Executive Directors.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and operational goals.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain regulatory compliance, and respond to urgent community needs as necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and the ability to learn and effectively use electronic health records, scheduling, payroll, and other business software systems.