Senior Living Executive Director: Lead Care & Growth

Jaybirdseniorliving4; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d­­

On-demand pay

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa 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 to ensure high-quality services in a welcoming environment for residents, families, and team members.

You will recruit and train on-site staff, manage budgets, drive occupancy through marketing and community relations, and

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

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Occupancy marketing

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Iowa 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 to ensure high-quality services in a welcoming environment for residents, families, and team members.

You will recruit and train on-site staff, manage budgets, drive occupancy through marketing and community relations, and