Executive Director, Senior Living — Lead with Impact

Civitas Senior Living; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reputable Excellence

Meaningful Work

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

Civitas Senior Living in Texas is seeking an Executive Director to guide a community with compassion and strategic vision. You will lead operations, finances, sales, and resident well-being, shaping a high-performing team dedicated to exceptional care.

The role requires 3+ years in senior living leadership, certification readiness, and experience with RealPage or Eldermark. You’ll drive growth, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of service and excellence across the community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in leadership roles within the senior living industry.
• State certification for managing senior living communities or ability to obtain.
• Experience with RealPage, Eldermark, Enquire or related systems preferred.
• Proven financial management, budgeting, cash flow, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership to guide the community and staff toward success.
• Sales and marketing oversight to drive engagement and growth.
• Team building and talent development to reflect a caring culture.
• Dynamic communication to motivate and empathically engage others.
• Agile management to adapt, delegate, and achieve goals with urgency.
• Operational compliance and safety aligned with policies and regulations.
• Technology integration with various software systems and reporting.

Skills

Senior Living Leadership

Financial Acumen

Strategic Planning

Team Development

Agile Management

Education

State certification for managing senior living communities

Tools

RealPage

Eldermark

Enquire

Job description

Civitas Senior Living in Texas is seeking an Executive Director to guide a community with compassion and strategic vision. You will lead operations, finances, sales, and resident well-being, shaping a high-performing team dedicated to exceptional care.

The role requires 3+ years in senior living leadership, certification readiness, and experience with RealPage or Eldermark. You’ll drive growth, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of service and excellence across the community.