Senior Living Executive Director – Tampa

Discovery Senior Living; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Discovery Village Tampa Palms, part of Discovery Senior Living, seeks an Executive Director/Administrator to provide strategic and operational leadership for a dynamic senior living community in Tampa, FL. The role includes ensuring exceptional service, managing finances, and driving resident engagement in a vibrant, compliant environment.

The position requires a Florida CORE certification, a track record of census growth and operational excellence, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Director in senior living (AL/MC/IL)
• Must have Florida CORE certification
• Proven success in census growth, operational leadership, and financial management
• Strong team leadership skills with experience in hiring, performance management, and coaching

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with budgeted goals.
• Customer-Focused Culture: Champion a resident-centered model of care that prioritizes service, dignity, and engagement.
• Team & Talent Development: Hire, train, develop, and coach staff to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
• Business Development & Sales Strategy: Partner with the sales team to drive occupancy and maximize top-line revenue.
• Assisted Living / Memory Care (as applicable): Ensure compliance with state AL/MC regulations, policies, and resident documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Hiring

Performance management

Coaching

Communication skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field

Florida CORE certification

Job description

Discovery Village Tampa Palms, part of Discovery Senior Living, seeks an Executive Director/Administrator to provide strategic and operational leadership for a dynamic senior living community in Tampa, FL. The role includes ensuring exceptional service, managing finances, and driving resident engagement in a vibrant, compliant environment.

The position requires a Florida CORE certification, a track record of census growth and operational excellence, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams