Senior Living Admin in Training — On‑Site Leadership Path

McKnight Place Extended Care; University City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with Company Match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Discounted Meals

Complimentary On-Site Parking

Employee Wellness Program with Club-FI

Job summary

McKnight Place Extended Care in St. Louis, MO is seeking a motivated Administrator-in-Training (AIT) for an on-site, full-time program designed to develop leadership in senior living.

The role offers practical exposure to clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and staff development while you rotate through departments under an experienced Licensed Administrator. You will participate in care planning, audits, scheduling, and quality initiatives, preparing you to advance to a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Experience in Senior Living or Long-Term Care required.
• Must be at least 21 years old and meet Missouri background standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and shadow licensed administrator and department leaders to learn operations.
• Assist with scheduling, staff training, and HR-related tasks.
• Participate in care planning, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Gain hands-on exposure to budgets, billing, and occupancy planning.
• Lead small operational improvement projects and develop leadership skills.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Follow-through

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration

Job description

McKnight Place Extended Care in St. Louis, MO is seeking a motivated Administrator-in-Training (AIT) for an on-site, full-time program designed to develop leadership in senior living.

The role offers practical exposure to clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and staff development while you rotate through departments under an experienced Licensed Administrator. You will participate in care planning, audits, scheduling, and quality initiatives, preparing you to advance to a