Senior Living Executive Director - Flexible Hours & Growth

Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing; Bondurant (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in the Midwest is seeking a strong and compassionate Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This role oversees daily operations, staff leadership, budgeting, occupancy goals, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with the Healthcare Coordinator, manage budgets and on-call needs, drive occupancy through outreach, ensure HIPAA compliance, and foster a welcoming environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a business-related field.
• At least 1 year of supervisory/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 senior well-being.
• 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

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Communication

Public relations

On-call readiness

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in the Midwest is seeking a strong and compassionate Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This role oversees daily operations, staff leadership, budgeting, occupancy goals, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with the Healthcare Coordinator, manage budgets and on-call needs, drive occupancy through outreach, ensure HIPAA compliance, and foster a welcoming environment for residents and families.