Executive Director - Assisted Living (WI)

Cornerstone Management; Holmen (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Cornerstone Management seeks an Executive Director for Assisted Living to lead operations across its senior communities in Wisconsin. You will direct resident-centered programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee budgeting, staffing, and partnerships with care providers to enhance quality of life for residents.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with families, healthcare partners, and local organizations to maintain high standards of care and

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing operations in assisted living, senior housing, or healthcare environments.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations for assisted living and landlord/tenant law.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience supervising large teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience working with older adult populations and their families.
• Licensed as an Assisted living Director with BELTSS and must maintain a current licensure.
• At least 3 years experience in related position.
• WI Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Resident & Program Leadership: Develop and oversee systems and services tailored to a diverse and high-needs senior population.
• Resident & Program Leadership: Assess resident needs and develop programs that promote independence and quality of life.
• Resident & Program Leadership: Address resident and family concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Resident & Program Leadership: Support and attend resident activities, educational events, and special programming.
• Resident & Program Leadership: Maintain strong relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, and resident families.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a large team across multiple disciplines.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise staff, ensuring compliance with internal policies and state regulations.
• Team Leadership: Provide ongoing feedback and conduct formal performance evaluations.
• Team Leadership: Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Operations & Compliance: Ensure all policies and practices meet federal, state, and local regulations, including landlord-tenant law.
• Operations & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation for compliance and reporting.
• Operations & Compliance: Develop and implement emergency and disaster preparedness plans.
• Operations & Compliance: Lead ongoing improvement initiatives based on resident feedback and quality metrics.
• Financial & Property Management: Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
• Financial & Property Management: Monitor expenses and revenues, identify variances, and take corrective action as needed.
• Financial & Property Management: Oversee occupancy management, including marketing, leasing, and resident selection.
• Financial & Property Management: Coordinate facility maintenance and ensure high standards of physical upkeep and curb appeal.
• Strategic & Community Development: Partner with leadership on long-term planning and goal setting.
• Strategic & Community Development: Represent the organization in legal matters related to housing (e.g., unlawful detainer cases).
• Strategic & Community Development: Lead strategic initiatives that promote resident satisfaction, community engagement, and operational excellence.
• Strategic & Community Development: Build strong ties with local organizations and service providers to support residents’ well‑being.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Team management

Education

Assisted Living Director license (BELTSS)

Job description

Executive Director - Assisted Living

Company Overview:

Cornerstone Management oversees multiple Assisted Living communities dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for seniors. Our mission is to foster safe, engaging, and person-centered environments where residents can thrive while preserving their independence and dignity.

Job Summary:

Manage the operations of Cornerstone Management Communities. Ensure that the assisted living community is supported by high quality programs and services which allow residents to live in the most beneficial environment. Direct the organization in such a way that it meets the needs of the residents and complies with and meets the goals of regulatory agencies and Cornerstone Management Communities mission. Coordinate services with arranged home care provider as needed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k).
  
• Paid time off and recognized holidays.
  
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  
• Supportive work environment with a focus on resident-centered care.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Resident & Program Leadership
  • Develop and oversee systems and services tailored to a diverse and high-needs senior population.
  • Assess resident needs and develop programs that promote independence and quality of life.
  • Address resident and family concerns with sensitivity and professionalism
  • Support and attend resident activities, educational events, and special programming.
  • Maintain strong relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, and resident families.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a large team across multiple disciplines.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise staff, ensuring compliance with internal policies and state regulations.
  • Provide ongoing feedback and conduct formal performance evaluations.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Operations & Compliance
  • Ensure all policies and practices meet federal, state, and local regulations, including landlord-tenant law.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for compliance and reporting.
  • Develop and implement emergency and disaster preparedness plans.
  • Lead ongoing improvement initiatives based on resident feedback and quality metrics.
• Financial & Property Management
  • Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Monitor expenses and revenues, identify variances, and take corrective action as needed.
  • Oversee occupancy management, including marketing, leasing, and resident selection.
  • Coordinate facility maintenance and ensure high standards of physical upkeep and curb appeal.
• Strategic & Community Development
  • Partner with leadership on long-term planning and goal setting.
  • Represent the organization in legal matters related to housing (e.g., unlawful detainer cases).
  • Lead strategic initiatives that promote resident satisfaction, community engagement, and operational excellence.
  • Build strong ties with local organizations and service providers to support residents’ well‑being.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing operations in assisted living, senior housing, or healthcare environments.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations for assisted living and landlord/tenant law.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience supervising large teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience working with older adult populations and their families.
• Licensed as an Assisted living Director withBELTSS and must maintain a current and unrestricted licensure.
• At least 3 years experience in related position.
• WI Driver’s license.

Cornerstone Management is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.