Senior Executive Director

lifespacecommunities; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 169,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities is seeking a Senior Executive Director to provide strategic leadership for one of our communities in Delray Beach, FL. You will drive operational excellence, financial performance, occupancy growth, and resident experience while ensuring regulatory compliance and leadership effectiveness.

This role requires a proven senior living executive capable of leading through leaders, developing talent, and creating a culture of accountability and high performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive senior living leadership experience.
• Experience as an Executive Director, Administrator, Regional/Division Operations Leader, or similar senior executive.
• Proven success leading complex operations and developing executive leadership teams.
• Strong financial, regulatory, occupancy, and business acumen.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Administrator licensure or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across operations, finance, sales, occupancy, resident experience, quality, and compliance.
• Mentor and develop the Executive Director and senior leadership team.
• Drive financial, operational, and occupancy performance using data, disciplined execution, and accountability.
• Partner with Sales & Marketing to accelerate lead conversion, move-ins, retention, and growth.
• Lead performance improvement and turnaround strategies when results are below expectations.
• Strengthen leadership capability, succession planning, and organizational alignment.
• Make timely, decisive decisions while keeping residents and team members at the center of the business.

Skills

Senior leadership

Senior living industry

Executive leadership development

Financial acumen

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Community: Abbey Delray South

Address: 1717 Homewood Blvd, Delray Beach, Florida 33445

Pay Range $169,200.00-$245,300.00+ Annual

Lead the Business. Develop Leaders. Elevate Performance.

Lifespace Communities is seeking an accomplished Senior Executive Director to provide strategic leadership for one of our communities, driving operational excellence, financial performance, occupancy growth, resident experience, regulatory compliance, and leadership effectiveness.

This is more than an Executive Director role. We’re looking for a proven senior living executive who can lead through leaders, develop executive talent, drive results, and create a culture of accountability and high performance.

What You’ll Do

• Provide executive leadership across operations, finance, sales, occupancy, resident experience, quality, and compliance.
• Mentor and develop the Executive Director and senior leadership team.
• Drive financial, operational, and occupancy performance using data, disciplined execution, and clear accountability.
• Partner with Sales & Marketing to accelerate lead conversion, move-ins, retention, and growth.
• Lead performance improvement and turnaround strategies when results are below expectations.
• Strengthen leadership capability, succession planning, and organizational alignment.
• Make timely, decisive decisions while keeping residents and team members at the center of the business.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive senior living leadership experience.
• Previous experience as an Executive Director, Administrator, Regional/Division Operations Leader, or comparable senior executive.
• Proven success leading complex operations and developing Executive Directors and senior leadership teams.
• Strong financial, operational, regulatory, occupancy, and business acumen.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Administrator licensure or eligibility preferred.

Ready to Lead at the Next Level?

If you’ve successfully led complex senior living operations and are ready for a role with significant authority, accountability, and impact, we want to meet you.

As part of the hiring process and in accordance with Florida law, healthcare candidates who accept a job offer are required to complete a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. This step is quick, secure, and helps us finalize your employment as smoothly as possible.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you’ll find more than a career, you’ll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer