Executive Director: Lead with Ownership & Impact

ADP, Inc.; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Autonomy with clear expectations and—

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Walnut Ridge Senior Living in Kentwood, MI is seeking an Executive Director to lead the entire community, aligning operations, resident experience, occupancy, and financial performance into one high-performing operation.

You'll shape your leadership team, strengthen culture, and build lasting relationships with residents, families, employees, and partners while maintaining compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, healthcare operations, or a comparable multi-department environment.
• Demonstrated responsibility for operational performance, financial management, and team leadership.
• Experience building, coaching, and holding department leaders accountable.
• Understanding of resident safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and service excellence.
• Ability to analyze financial performance, manage budgets, and implement operational improvements.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with residents, families, employees, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a Team That Wins Together by recruiting, developing, and holding department leaders accountable.
• Drive the Business Forward by owning occupancy, revenue, labor, expenses, and overall financial performance.
• Create an Experience People Talk About by fostering relationships with residents and families and delivering exceptional service.
• Lead with Confidence and Purpose by making decisions, setting priorities, and moving the operation forward.
• Build Systems That Deliver Results through clear expectations, communication, and disciplined execution.
• Be the Face of Your Community by engaging families, referral partners, healthcare professionals, and the surrounding community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Team development

Relationship-building

Decision-making

Conflict-resolution

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Walnut Ridge Senior Living in Kentwood, MI is seeking an Executive Director to lead the entire community, aligning operations, resident experience, occupancy, and financial performance into one high-performing operation.

You'll shape your leadership team, strengthen culture, and build lasting relationships with residents, families, employees, and partners while maintaining compliance and safety standards.