Senior Living Executive Director — Flexible Hours

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision, disability, or

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d​e

mand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living seeks an Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Iowa. The role oversees daily operations, budgets, occupancy goals, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring compassionate service for residents and families.

You’ll recruit and develop on-site staff, manage operations across departments, and drive growth through marketing and community relations. Excellent leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Problem-solving

Public relations

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree (Business Admin / Communications)

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living seeks an Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Iowa. The role oversees daily operations, budgets, occupancy goals, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring compassionate service for residents and families.

You’ll recruit and develop on-site staff, manage operations across departments, and drive growth through marketing and community relations. Excellent leadership and communication are essential for success.