Senior Living Executive Director: Lead Operations & Growth

Lifespace Communities; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 169,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities, Abbey Delray South in Delray Beach, FL, is seeking a Senior Executive Director to provide strategic leadership across operations, finance, sales, occupancy, resident experience, and compliance. You will mentor the Executive Director and senior leaders, drive performance through disciplined execution, and foster accountability.

A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's is preferred, and licensure is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive senior living leadership experience.
• Experience as an Executive Director, Administrator, Regional/Division Operations Leader, or comparable senior executive.
• Proven success leading complex operations and developing Executive Directors and senior leadership teams.
• Strong financial, operational, regulatory, occupancy, and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across operations, finance, sales, occupancy, resident experience, quality, and compliance.
• Mentor and develop the Executive Director and senior leadership team.
• Drive financial, operational, and occupancy performance using data, disciplined execution, and clear accountability.
• Partner with Sales & Marketing to accelerate lead conversion, move-ins, retention, and growth.
• Lead performance improvement and turnaround strategies when results are below expectations.
• Strengthen leadership capability, succession planning, and organizational alignment.
• Make timely, decisive decisions while keeping residents and team members at the center of the business.

Skills

Senior living leadership

Executive leadership

Financial/operational acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Administrator licensure or eligibility preferred

Job description

Lifespace Communities, Abbey Delray South in Delray Beach, FL, is seeking a Senior Executive Director to provide strategic leadership across operations, finance, sales, occupancy, resident experience, and compliance. You will mentor the Executive Director and senior leaders, drive performance through disciplined execution, and foster accountability.

A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's is preferred, and licensure is encouraged.