Housing Director, LALD

Ecumen; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecumen is seeking a Full-Time Housing Director (LALD) to oversee staff, programs, and building operations at a Saint Cloud senior living community. The role drives occupancy through marketing and tours, ensures regulatory and safety compliance, manages budgets, and partners with the leadership team to deliver compassionate, high‑quality resident care.

Minimum qualifications include a Minnesota Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) or ability to obtain within 12 months, a bachelor’s degree or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Senior Care.
• Active Minnesota Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maximizes occupancy through marketing, tours, and referrals.
• Leads leadership team and ensures accountability.
• Maintains open communication with residents and staff about satisfaction.
• Oversees staff performance, training, and fair treatment.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local standards; inspects and improves as needed.
• Prepares annual budget and capital replacement plan; tracks expenses and revenues.
• Represents Ecumen at community events and marketing efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Prioritization

Team management

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Senior Care

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Full-Time Housing Director, Licensed Assisted Living Director, LALD

The Housing Director is responsible for the overall management of the staff, site programs and building. This position is responsible for overseeing daily operations and monitoring the delivery of services provided to the residents and ensure their needs are being met. This position is also responsible for assisting in developing services and/or programs to meet the needs of the resident community including public relations, marketing, human resources, financial and compliance oversight of the building and its programs.

About Us

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $90,000 - $105,000 per year. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

• Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Maximizes occupancy through ongoing marketing, providing tours and explanation of services to potential clients, families, community and referrals.
2. Meets regularly with the leadership team and staff to ensure issues, concerns and suggestions are addressed and resolved. Develops and holds leadership team accountable to their job responsibilities and consistently role models expected behaviors.
3. Maintains open lines of communication with residents and staff to monitor levels of satisfaction and respond appropriately if changes are needed.
4. Responsible for management and supervision of staff, including performance management and training. Ensures leadership team is inspired, equipped and held accountable for job expectations as defined by Ecumen policies and procedures ensuring that all employees are treated equally and fairly.
5. Ensures community complies with federal, state and local standards and regulations by routinely inspecting the building, grounds, and equipment, assessing areas in need of improvement and correcting immediately. Ensures the environment is safe for all guests, residents and staff.
6. Responsible for preparation of annual budget and capital replacement plan, advises supervisor of potential improvements and budget issues including variances. Responsible for expense tracking, revenue collection, and implement Ecumen policies and procedures.
7. Acts as an Ambassador in the local community, representing Ecumen at community and public events and participates in marketing efforts.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Driving Requirements

Local Travel Required

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Senior Care
• Previous experience in a leadership position
• Active, unrestricted Minnesota Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD), or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task
• General accounting and budget preparation experience/knowledge
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous single or multi-unit facility Senior Care management experience preferred
• Housing with Services Certification
• Master's degree in related field
• Experience leading teams from more than one department

Licenses & Certifications

Lic Assisted Living Dir (required)

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