Assistant Executive Director (AED) at All Saints Senior Living

Lifespark Careers•Shakopee, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

All Saints Senior Living, a Lifespark Senior Living Community in Shakopee, Minnesota, is seeking an Assistant Executive Director (AED). The community is an 84-unit, apartment-style senior living facility offering Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care. The AED supports the Executive Director in leading facility management staff and operations, addressing resident and customer needs, complying with government regulations and company policies, maintaining excellent resident care, and achieving business objectives. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a Manager on Duty rotation every 8–10 weeks and a holiday rotation one to two times per year. The salary range is $68,000–$73,000, depending on experience. Occasional travel, including overnight travel, is required.

Requirements

A Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) credential is required in Minnesota; an Administrator of Record with CBRF is required in Wisconsin.
At least two years of experience in long-term care or acute care is required.
Exceptional telephone and communication skills and a desire to work closely with senior adults.
Ability to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, residents’ families, and employees.
Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.
Proficient computer skills, including email use.
Must meet local health regulations and pass a post-employment physical exam if required; screening requirements include drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.
Must be capable of performing the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) credential is preferred; if required for the state of operation, it must be obtained within the first six months in the role.
Bachelor’s degree in health administration, gerontology, business, marketing, or another related field is preferred.
Experience in marketing, sales, and/or advertising is preferred.
At least two years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead department leaders and operations in achieving company mission, values, goals, and objectives.
Lead facility management staff and consultants in developing and following a business plan covering facility operations, priorities, and job assignments.
Monitor department activities; communicate policies; evaluate performance; provide feedback and assistance; and observe, coach, and discipline as needed.
Foster creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment within the facility management team.
Conduct regular rounds to monitor nursing care, support department operations, facility cleanliness and appearance, staff morale, and whether resident needs are being addressed.
Provide positive customer service to internal and external customers and support customer service initiatives and business objectives.
Use survey information to address areas identified as important by customers.
Ensure consultants and support resources are appropriately used, staff are appropriately trained, and interdepartmental teamwork is maintained.
Ensure the building, grounds, equipment, and work areas are maintained, clean, safe, and orderly, and address hazardous conditions.
Review and adhere to departmental budgets.
Monitor Human Resources practices for compliance with employment laws and company policies and support staff morale and retention through effective communication, timely problem resolution, and a proactive work environment.
Develop positive relationships on behalf of the company with government regulators, residents, families, healthcare providers, physicians, and the community.
Manage facility budgets and business practices, including labor costs, payables, and receivables.
Develop and implement a facility marketing strategy that accounts for services, competition, and market changes and maximizes census, payer mix, and ancillary revenues.
Understand, comply with, and promote resident-rights rules and regulations, and foster positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators while maintaining a professional appearance.
Know and adhere to the safety and disaster-preparedness plan.