Senior Living Community Leader

LCS; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 171,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(K) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

LCS—Cypress of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina—seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead overall operations, drive resident satisfaction, and engage employees in a compassionate, community‑driven environment.

In this senior leadership role you will manage budgets and performance, partner with residents and families, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance the community's mission across independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, senior living, hospitality, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a related environment.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and operational metrics.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with residents, families, employees, and business partners.
• Experience leading a senior living Life Plan community.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for community operations.
• Monitor key operational metrics and develop action plans to address opportunities and challenges.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations as well as organizational policies and standards.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate leaders to execute organizational strategies & initiatives.
• Establish a strong leadership presence and foster a culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and respect.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, employees, and community partners.
• Serve as a visible, engaged, and strategic leader within the community & local market.
• Champion the organization’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Ensure the community consistently delivers exceptional resident experience.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Relationship building

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/healthcare administration/senior living/hospitality or related field

Job description

LCS—Cypress of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina—seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead overall operations, drive resident satisfaction, and engage employees in a compassionate, community‑driven environment.

In this senior leadership role you will manage budgets and performance, partner with residents and families, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance the community's mission across independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing.