Executive Director

Brigham House; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Health FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching contribution

Paid holiday benefit

Vacation/Sick/Personal time

Employee referral bonus

Resident referral bonus

Job summary

HallKeen Assisted Living Communities seeks an Executive Director to lead day-to-day operations of a new senior living community. You will drive P&L performance, recruit and train department heads, and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include budgeting, compliance with EOEA and DOH regulations, and building a strong, motivated team. This role offers growth potential within a startup‑like environment with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Minimum five to seven years in skilled nursing or retirement living facility/community management.
• Three to five years in operations management with financial goals experience.
• Experience building a customer-service oriented workforce.
• Experience recruiting and training others.
• Understanding of facilities management.
• Strong performance management and documentation skills.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of community strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff across departments.
• Ensure compliance with EOEA regulations and internal policies.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and capital requirements.
• Foster relationships with corporate resources and local communities.
• Ensure safe, high-quality operations and occupancy strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff training

Performance management

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

We are seeking an extraordinary individual for an equally extraordinary opportunity! Currently being built is the first of several truly affordable assisted living communities in the District. The Residences at Kenilworth Park will be unique. Centered on a transit-oriented design (TOD), it will emphasize its connection to the greater community as part of the overall redevelopment of the Kenilworth area. Adjacent to the beautiful Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, it boasts amenities such as a gym, library, art room, spacious outdoor terraces, and private apartments for all. We are seeking an experienced senior housing individual who loves the excitement and fast pace of a start-up. With several similar communities being planned in the DC area, we offer unparalleled opportunity for growth, and a strong salary and benefits package. This community is expected to open Q3- 2022, but we will be hiring for this position in January 2022, to afford ample time to network and plan for the opening. Great support from the home office team and a truly life changing opportunity for area seniors make this a unique opportunity for the right individual.

The Executive Director is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Community, including full P&L responsibility. The Executive Director plans, implements, and evaluates all aspects of operations, recruits and trains Department Heads. Supervises employees in order to create and maintain a high functioning team environment. Has a direct supervisory responsibility for team members. Maintains high customer satisfaction and ensures a quality-oriented workforce. Complies with all local, state, and federal regulations. Focuses on creating a safe working and living environment.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

• Lead the development and implementation of all strategies for the community consistent with HallKeen Assisted Living Communities corporate objectives. Regularly communicates performance with Regional Vice President or Regional Director of Operations.
• Develop and implement successful strategies regarding labor, occupancy, mix, expenses, and quality of services, and review and redirect activity, if necessary.
• Ensure adherence to the Resident’s Bill of Rights.
• Interview, hire, orient, train, supervise, discipline and evaluate staff in compliance with EOEA regulations and HallKeen Assisted Living Communities policies.
• Assess resident needs in relation to staff needs as a basis for determining priorities in designing an ongoing evaluation program.
• Comply with all aspects of operations, including personnel practices, in accordance with HallKeen Assisted Living Communities, LLC’s policies and federal, state and local regulations.
• Assist in the development of operational budgets and capital requirements, including forecasting and approving all expenses.
• Act as liaison between field operations and corporate office, fostering strong relationships with corporate resources.
• Active in engaging in local community activities. Establishes networks and resources for resident and employee referrals.
• Performs regular review of and make recommendations on all aspects of building construction and preventative maintenance.
• Able to work in various positions at community and willing to fill in as needed.
• Builds a high performing team and maintains a high morale.
• Meets financial management requirements for the community.
• Maintains safe working and living environment in compliance with DOH, OSHA and Federal regulations.
• Performs scheduled marketing activities, resulting in increased census.
• Ensures that move-in and leasing process is complete, accurate, and complies with Fair Housing and DOH regulations and standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related subject is required.
• A minimum of five to seven years related business experience in Skilled Nursing, assisted living, or retirement living facility/community management. Successful history of building sales and meeting financial goals.
• Three – five years experience in operations management with demonstrated success in meeting financial goals specific to retirement living, assisted living, long term care or related fields such as hospitality.
• Demonstrated success in operating or maintaining a quality, customer service workforce.
• Experience in recruiting and training others.
• Understanding of facilities management.
• Solid performance management skills, including the ability to communicate performance expectations, document performance conversations, coach and document performance issues and complete performance management expectations as guided by the company.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Licensed as an administrator for assisted living in states requiring such a license.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to move at least 20 lbs. without assistance.
• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.

Benefits

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.