Executive Director - Senior Living

Aspire West End; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K

Generous PTO Plan

Job summary

Vitality Living is seeking an Executive Director for a Pleasant Hills, Little Rock, AR community. You will lead daily operations, manage budgets and occupancy, and guide a team dedicated to high-quality care for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.

Strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and commitment to resident well-being are essential. This full-time role offers stability and opportunities to drive community success and engagement with families and the local community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare, Gerontology, Business or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience as an Executive Director in Assisted Living, Memory Care or Independent Living.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle.
• Maintain Administrator license where required by state regulations.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of state regulations and compliance management.
• Experience in budgeting and financial oversight.
• Desire to work with older adults and families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily community operations to ensure compliance with policies, regulations and standards.
• Manage community financial performance: budgeting, census, occupancy, revenue, expenses and market analysis.
• Lead, develop and retain a high-performing team through recruiting, training, coaching and performance management.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment built on open communication and accountability.
• Oversee resident admissions, assessments and service plans.
• Ensure high-quality resident care across Assisted Living and Memory Care.
• Oversee dining, housekeeping, maintenance and life enrichment services.
• Lead sales and marketing efforts to achieve occupancy goals and resident satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, emergency preparedness and quality assurance programs.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, team members and the community.
• Provide leadership support during after-hours emergencies and staffing challenges.
• Communicate with regional leadership regarding performance and updates.
• Promote mission, vision and values through hands-on leadership.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Skills

Executive leadership

Team development

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Gerontology or Business

Job description

Executive Director - Senior Living# Executive Director - Senior LivingHot JobVitality Living Pleasant Hills (022) - Little Rock, AR 72211## OverviewPosition TypeFull-TimeJob ShiftDays## Description**Join Our Team at Vitality Living as an Executive Director!**At Vitality, our mission is to create vibrant communities where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. Our vision is to create vibrant communities where residents thrive, families engage, and team members are proud to work. We engage experienced, vibrant leaders with a proven track record for success who can make our mission come to life. Keeping focus on our core values, we strive each day to ensure that our residents remain connected and purposeful.**Job Overview:**Leads by example and leads others to create a positive environment and experience for all community residents, team members and families. Leads the business to achieve positive financial and performance results. Ensures a productive, safe, and professional environment for all community team members. Inspire a collaborative leadership team that understands and implements its shared vision, values and responsibilities. Promote a positive community image that supports a fully occupied community.**As a Vitality Living Executive Director, you will be responsible for:*** Oversee daily community operations to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and established standards.* Manage community financial performance, including budgeting, census, occupancy, revenue, expenses, and competitive market analysis.* Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team through recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.* Foster a positive, collaborative work environment built on open communication, accountability, teamwork, and respect.* Oversee resident admissions, assessments, and service plans to ensure individualized needs are identified and appropriately addressed.* Ensure high-quality resident care and services across Assisted Living and Memory Care.* Oversee dining, culinary, housekeeping, maintenance, and life enrichment services to maintain a safe, clean, engaging, and welcoming community.* Lead sales and marketing efforts to achieve and maintain occupancy goals while promoting resident satisfaction.* Ensure compliance with health, safety, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs.* Build strong relationships with residents, families, team members, and the surrounding community.* Provide leadership support and remain responsive to operational needs, including after-hours emergencies and staffing challenges.* Communicate regularly with regional leadership regarding community performance, operational updates, and significant concerns.* Promote the company's mission, vision, and values through hands-on leadership and a commitment to excellence.* Maintain required certifications, including CPR and First Aid, and complete additional duties or special projects as assigned.**Join us today if you meet the following requirements:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare, Gerontology, Business or another related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.* 2-5 years of experience as an Executive Director in Assisted Living, Memory Care and/or Independent Living.* Valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use.* Maintain Administrator license in states where required.* Meet state or provincial health related requirements.* Maintain any certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.* Exceptional teambuilding and leadership skills.* Strong experience developing individual team members.* Excellent knowledge of the state regulations and compliance management.* Proven ability to deliver results.* Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.* Maintain basic knowledge of computer software and internet platforms, including email.* Working knowledge of basic accounting terminology and processes with strong financial judgement.* Desire to work with older adults and their families.**Some of our benefits include:*** Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.* 401K* Generous PTO Plan**Job Details:*** This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position.If this describes you, and you are outgoing, passionate about working around and with senior adults, and committed to working within the highest ethical standards, then what are you waiting for? Apply today.Vitality Living is an equal opportunity employer where you can Be You, Be Vibrant, and Belong.