Senior Living Executive Director: Growth & Care Leader

Navion Senior Solutions; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

PTO for full time positions

Short- & Long-Term Disability Ins.

Life Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Chatham Ridge, a Navion Senior Solutions Community in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks an Executive Director to lead operations and drive financial performance while creating a growth‑oriented workplace for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate holds NC Licensed Administrator status, has 3+ years in Assisted Living/Memory Care management, and brings strong communication, budgeting, and team leadership to ensure high‑quality resident care and regulatory compliance. RN/LPN a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold NC Licensed Administrator
• Minimum 3 years in Assisted Living & Memory Care senior housing management
• RN or LPN is a plus
• Must live in the area or be willing to relocate
• Bachelor's degree appreciated but not required
• Deep understanding of senior housing industry, regulations and best practices
• Excellent written and oral communication with staff, residents, families and community
• Strong leadership to motivate and manage multi-department teams
• Commitment to high quality care and financial stewardship
• Experience with budgets and financial statements

Responsibilities

• Ensure positive engagement of residents, family, friends, and team members by maintaining a positive, open-door atmosphere
• Demonstrate effective communication, lead by example, ensure outstanding attention to detail in resident care and well being
• Set standards for quality assurance and foster positive family relationships
• Oversee all operations, including care delivery, food service, and facilities management, to meet Navion's standards
• Direct responsibility for hiring, training, and supervising a top-notch team
• Direct responsibility for financial management and regulatory compliance of our communities
• Oversee the Sales and Marketing process to meet occupancy and revenue targets

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NC Licensed Administrator

RN or LPN license (a plus)

Bachelor's degree appreciated

Job description

Chatham Ridge, a Navion Senior Solutions Community in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks an Executive Director to lead operations and drive financial performance while creating a growth‑oriented workplace for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate holds NC Licensed Administrator status, has 3+ years in Assisted Living/Memory Care management, and brings strong communication, budgeting, and team leadership to ensure high‑quality resident care and regulatory compliance. RN/LPN a plus.