Senior Living Executive Director: Vision & Growth Leader

ridgelandplace; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus potential up to 25%

Job summary

Ridgeland Place, part of Pegasus Senior Living, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to provide proactive leadership, oversee daily operations, and drive resident satisfaction in an assisted living/memory care community located in Jackson, Mississippi. The role reports to Regional Director of Operations and requires strong financial acumen, regulatory knowledge, and a hands-on leadership style.

You will recruit and mentor staff, manage budgets, ensure licensure compliance, and partner

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of management experience in senior living (assisted living and/or memory care strongly preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• Valid Administrator license.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, P&Ls, and operating expenses.
• Working knowledge of senior living regulations, risk management, and best practices.
• Proven track record of improving key performance metrics: safety, quality of care, resident satisfaction, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Pegasus mission, vision, and culture within your community.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to develop strategic business plans and operating budgets that drive financial performance.
• Lead, mentor, and hold the community leadership team accountable for achieving operational and organizational goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain a high-performing leadership team.
• Oversee quality initiatives to ensure continuous improvement across all aspects of care delivery.
• Maintain full compliance with licensure, accreditation, and all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Be a visible, engaged presence in the community—spending meaningful time daily with residents and team members.
• Drive sales and census development through active participation in sales activities and partnership with the Sales Director.
• Serve as a trusted resource for residents, families, and associates.
• Build positive relationships with the broader community, including referral sources and local business leaders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration

Hospitality management

Business

Job description

Ridgeland Place, part of Pegasus Senior Living, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to provide proactive leadership, oversee daily operations, and drive resident satisfaction in an assisted living/memory care community located in Jackson, Mississippi. The role reports to Regional Director of Operations and requires strong financial acumen, regulatory knowledge, and a hands-on leadership style.

You will recruit and mentor staff, manage budgets, ensure licensure compliance, and partner