Executive Director

Ascension Living; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Living Wichita PACE in Wichita, KS seeks a Senior Living Administrator to lead overall operations and strategic planning for the PACE organization.

You will drive financial performance, forecasting, and census growth while integrating Catholic healthcare mission and core values into the culture.

Qualifications

• Nursing Home Administrator licensure preferred.
• Education options include high school equivalency with experience or an associate/bachelor's degree with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct operations and strategic planning for the PACE organization, driving census growth and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee hiring, performance management, and continuing education for teams.
• Act as the executive liaison to the Board, presenting reports and guiding governance.

Skills

Leadership

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's/Bachelor's degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Wichita PACE
Specialty: Senior Living
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: $110,592.64 - $149,624.68 per year
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Direct overall operations and strategic planning for the PACE organization, driving financial performance, forecasting, and census growth while integrating Catholic healthcare mission and core values into the culture.
• Ensure full compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations, religious directives, and internal policies to maintain the highest standard of care and risk management.
• Oversee the complete employee lifecycle— including hiring, performance management, and continuing education—to build and retain high-performing operational and clinical teams.
• Serve as the primary executive liaison to the Board of Directors, presenting operational reports, driving governance strategy, and translating organizational objectives into actionable policies.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Nursing Home Administrator preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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