Senior Living Executive Director: Lead with Care & Growth

Jaybird Senior Living; Lawton (IA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking an Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Iowa. You will manage daily operations, recruit and develop on-site staff, and drive occupancy through marketing and outreach, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high resident satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills with at least 1 year of supervisory experience in senior living or healthcare.

Qualifications

• Requires 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.

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 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

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking an Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Iowa. You will manage daily operations, recruit and develop on-site staff, and drive occupancy through marketing and outreach, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high resident satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills with at least 1 year of supervisory experience in senior living or healthcare.