Executive Director-Premier Senior Living(Lease Up)

Westport One; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Westport One partners with a premier senior living provider in Northern New Jersey to identify an Executive Director to lead a brand-new Assisted Living and Memory Care community through its lease-up. You will steers a dynamic, fully staffed leadership team and collaborate with families to ensure outstanding resident care.

The role demands proven executive leadership in senior living, a hands-on, sales-minded approach, and strong financial acumen to achieve occupancy and NOI goals while

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership in senior living with strong experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care environments.
• Active CALA certification preferred.
• Hands-on, sales-minded leader who collaborates with families.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lease-Up Momentum by partnering with sales leadership and community teams to hit occupancy and NOI targets.
• Lead from the Front by mentoring staff and advocating for residents and families.
• Champion Comprehensive Care with memory care programming and resident partnerships to reduce hospitalizations and support aging in place.

Education

CALA certification

Job description

Executive Director – Premier Senior Living (Lease-Up)

We are partnering with a highly respected senior living provider in Northern New Jersey seeking an Executive Director to steer their gorgeous, brand-new community through its lease-up. This operator truly knows the regional market and pairs hands-on, accessible regional leadership with an agile culture that actually embraces new ideas instead of hiding behind bureaucracy.

You are stepping into a beautiful, newly opened Assisted Living and Memory Care community that is already growing occupancy. Best of all, you will have a fully staffed, dedicated department head team ready for an inspiring leader to take them across the finish line.

The Role: Lead with Impact

• Drive Lease-Up Momentum: Partner closely with sales leadership and community teams to hit occupancy and NOI targets while keeping operations orderly and stable.
• Lead from the Front: Actively engage with department heads, mentor staff, and serve as a visible advocate for residents and families.
• Champion Comprehensive Care: Support specialized memory care programming and forward-thinking resident partnerships designed to reduce hospitalizations and allow seniors to age in place.

What It Takes to Lead Here

• The Background: Proven executive leadership in senior living, with strong experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care environments. (Active CALA certification preferred).
• The Mindset: A hands-on, sales-minded leader who thrives in a growth environment, leads by example, and loves collaborating with families.
• Operational Acumen: Ability to guide department leaders, manage community budgets, and hit NOI goals.
• High-Impact Incentive Plan
• Total Support

To learn more about our organization please visit us at www.westportone.com