Executive Director – Asbury Ivy Gables

LeadingAge; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 128,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Incentive opportunity

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Asbury Ivy Gables, part of the Asbury Communities family in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks an Executive Director to lead daily operations and ensure exceptional resident care.

You will oversee department heads, manage budgets, and maintain regulatory compliance while fostering a resident-first culture and staff development. This role is full-time, on-site, with strong opportunities for impact and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in senior living.
• Current Delaware Assistant Living Administrators License.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and budgeting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to inspire and empower teams toward shared goals, with a passion for senior care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and accountability for all departments and outcomes.
• Lead and support department heads; delegate responsibilities and ensure competence.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor budgets and staffing plans.
• Respond quickly and effectively to inquiries and resident/family concerns.
• Foster a resident-first culture focused on dignity, wellness, and community.
• Represent the community professionally in internal and external relationships.
• Promote staff development and morale through coaching, communication, and leading by example.
• Actively participate in strategic initiatives and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Delaware AL Admin License

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Communication skills

Team leadership

Person-centered service

Job description

**LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is posting this on behalf of Asbury Ivy Gables**

Asbury Ivy Gables, part of the nationally recognized Asbury Communities family, is a welcoming, person-centered senior living community located in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware.

As a not-for-profit organization and a certified Great Place to Work, we’re committed to enhancing the lives of residents and employees alike through excellence, innovation, and a culture built on care, inclusion, and compassion.

We’re currently seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead our team and operations.

This key leadership role ensures exceptional resident care, coordinates across departments, and upholds the mission of Ivy Gables by fostering a supportive, engaged, and thriving environment.

Full-time, On-Site

Competitive compensation $128,000 – $138,000k annually plus generous incentive opportunity.

Why Join Us?

• Certified Great Place to Work for nine consecutive years with a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Meaningful leadership role with impact on lives and community culture
• Opportunities for continued growth and advancementA workplace where you’re seen, heard, and valued!

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintain accountability for all departments and outcomes.
• Lead and support department heads; delegate responsibilities appropriately and ensure competence.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor budgets and staffing plans.
• Respond quickly and effectively to inquiries and resident/family concerns.
• Foster a resident-first culture focused on dignity, wellness, and community.
• Represent the community professionally in both internal and external relationships.
• Promote staff development and morale through coaching, communication, and leading by example.
• Actively participate in strategic initiatives and community engagement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in senior living.
• Current Delaware Assistant Living Administrators License Required
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and budgeting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to inspire and empower teams toward shared goals.Passion for senior care and a commitment to person-centered service.

Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our national partner, LeadingAge , is an association of 6,000 not for profit organizations dedicated to expanding the world of possibilities for the aging.

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