Executive Director | Silver Birch of Columbus | Opening Spring 2027

Silver Birch Living; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certification

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

On-Demand Pay

Career growth

Community-building from day one

Job summary

Silver Birch Living is opening Silver Birch of Columbus in 2027 and seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead pre-opening, opening, and ongoing operations. You will recruit and develop the team, establish strong practices, and create a culture where residents and staff thrive.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, lease-up success, financial stewardship, and community relations with families and referral partners. A passion for affordable senior care is essential.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as an Executive Director or Administrator in assisted living or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of Ohio assisted living regulations.
• Demonstrated success in lease-up and occupancy growth.
• The ability to recruit, develop, and retain a strong team.
• Strong communication, financial management, and operational skills.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and comfort managing the changing priorities of a new community.
• A passion for serving seniors and expanding access to affordable assisted living.
• Ohio Nursing Home Administrator license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a successful opening: Coordinate pre-opening priorities, meet key milestones, and prepare the community to welcome its first residents.
• Build and develop your team: Recruit, coach, and support leaders and team members who share our commitment to service.
• Create a positive culture: Set clear expectations, recognize contributions, and build accountability, trust, and teamwork.
• Champion resident care: Partner with clinical leadership to deliver quality care, support resident well-being, and maintain compliance with applicable Ohio regulations.
• Grow occupancy: Work with Sales & Marketing to build referral relationships, support prospective residents and families, and achieve lease-up goals.
• Manage community performance: Oversee daily operations, staffing, budgets, and financial results.
• Build community connections: Develop relationships with families, referral partners, and local organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Lease-up experience

Team development

Financial management

Strategic planning

Seniors care passion

Job description

Silver Birch of Columbus | Opening Spring 2027

Build a team. Shape a culture. Open a community with purpose.

Silver Birch Living is coming to Columbus! As a leader in affordable assisted living, we’re expanding in Ohio with a new community dedicated to helping seniors access compassionate care and a welcoming place to call home.

We’re seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead Silver Birch of Columbus through pre-opening, opening, and ongoing operations. This is an opportunity to build your team from the beginning, establish strong practices, and create a community where residents and team members thrive.

Our mission—Inspire Purposeful Lives for All—will guide your work every step of the way.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a successful opening: Coordinate pre-opening priorities, meet key milestones, and prepare the community to welcome its first residents.
• Build and develop your team: Recruit, coach, and support leaders and team members who share our commitment to service.
• Create a positive culture: Set clear expectations, recognize contributions, and build accountability, trust, and teamwork.
• Champion resident care: Partner with clinical leadership to deliver quality care, support resident well-being, and maintain compliance with applicable Ohio regulations.
• Grow occupancy: Work with Sales & Marketing to build referral relationships, support prospective residents and families, and achieve lease-up goals.
• Manage community performance: Oversee daily operations, staffing, budgets, and financial results.
• Build community connections: Develop relationships with families, referral partners, and local organizations.

What You Bring

• At least five years of experience as an Executive Director or Administrator in assisted living or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of Ohio assisted living regulations.
• Demonstrated success in lease-up and occupancy growth.
• The ability to recruit, develop, and retain a strong team.
• Strong communication, financial management, and operational skills.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and comfort managing the changing priorities of a new community.
• A passion for serving seniors and expanding access to affordable assisted living.
• Ohio Nursing Home Administrator license preferred.

Why Join Silver Birch?

• Great Place to Work® Certified in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunitie
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
• On-Demand Pay
• Career growth and leadership development
• The opportunity to help shape a new community from day one

Our core values guide how we lead and serve: Own it! Respect it! Improve it! Celebrate it! Live it!

Bring your leadership experience and vision to Silver Birch of Columbus.

Silver Birch Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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