Senior Living Executive Director — Care & Growth Leader

Lawton Senior Living; Lawton (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking an Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. You will oversee daily operations, staff, budgeting, occupancy goals, and regulatory compliance to ensure exceptional care for residents.

You’ll recruit and train on-site staff, partner with the Healthcare Coordinator, monitor finances, and drive occupancy through marketing and community relations. This role requires strong leadership and on‑call availability.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in long‑term care, healthcare, or senior living.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and public relations abilities.
• Commitment to quality service, teamwork, and the well‑being of seniors.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be on call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, train, and supervise on-site staff; ensure high performance and teamwork.
• Oversee all community operations, including culinary services, housekeeping, maintenance, and resident care programs.
• Partner with the Healthcare Coordinator to ensure resident care needs are met and service plans are followed.
• Monitor budgets, billing, rent collection, and expenses; prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Drive occupancy goals through marketing initiatives, events, and community relations.
• Conduct regular building inspections, resident family communication, and staff in-services.
• Serve as the primary on-call leader for emergencies and operational needs.
• Uphold compliance with policies, state regulations, and HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Public relations

Problem-solving

On-call availability

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking an Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. You will oversee daily operations, staff, budgeting, occupancy goals, and regulatory compliance to ensure exceptional care for residents.

You’ll recruit and train on-site staff, partner with the Healthcare Coordinator, monitor finances, and drive occupancy through marketing and community relations. This role requires strong leadership and on‑call availability.