Senior Living Executive Director

Marquis Senior Communities; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Estates of Woodlake in New Hope, Minnesota, seeks an Executive Director to lead our senior living community with hands-on leadership over operations, team development, resident experience, and occupancy growth. This role combines strategic planning with daily operational excellence to deliver outstanding service.

The ideal candidate will drive revenue, manage the budget, ensure regulatory compliance, and cultivate a welcoming, resident-centered environment for seniors and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience leading teams and managing business operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and independent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels, residents, families, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, manage competing priorities, and drive results.
• Financial and operational management capabilities.
• Genuine sensitivity to the needs, preferences, and concerns of older adults.
• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing approximately 30 pounds or more as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and oversight of all community operations, ensuring a welcoming, safe, and well-maintained environment.
• Establish a positive workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability, communication, and resident-centered service.
• Lead, coach, and develop department leaders, including Marketing, Life Enrichment, Food & Beverage, Maintenance, and Housekeeping.
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and hold team members accountable for achieving community goals.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish strategic priorities and implement initiatives that support the continued success of Estates of Woodlake.
• Drive occupancy and revenue goals through effective marketing strategies, community tours, outreach, and relationship building.
• Oversee the community budget and financial performance, including payroll, food costs, receivables, billing, and collections.
• Monitor key performance indicators and develop action plans to achieve occupancy, revenue, and expense goals.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Financial & ops management

Resident-focused service

Physical ability lift 30 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Estates of Woodlake in New Hope, Minnesota, seeks an Executive Director to lead our senior living community with hands-on leadership over operations, team development, resident experience, and occupancy growth. This role combines strategic planning with daily operational excellence to deliver outstanding service.

The ideal candidate will drive revenue, manage the budget, ensure regulatory compliance, and cultivate a welcoming, resident-centered environment for seniors and their families.