Assisted Living Director in Residence (ALDIR)

Suite Living Senior Care•Maple Grove, MN

8d•$70,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Suite Living Senior Care is seeking a motivated, compassionate Housing Director candidate eligible to pursue Minnesota Assisted Living Director in Residence (ALDIR) status and committed to becoming a Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD). The role combines community leadership and daily operational responsibilities with a structured professional-development path toward full licensure. The Housing Director supports operational performance, resident experience, team development, regulatory readiness, and occupancy goals. The candidate must meet applicable ALDIR and Residency Permit requirements and obtain Minnesota LALD licensure within the permitted residency period, expected to be no longer than 12 months. Continued employment is contingent on maintaining eligibility and meeting state licensing requirements. Initial compensation is a $70,000 annual base salary plus a quarterly occupancy-based bonus. After obtaining and verifying an active Minnesota LALD license, the annual base salary increases to $80,000, with eligibility for the same quarterly bonus. Bonus terms will be outlined separately. The employee is responsible for actively progressing through applicable education, examination, experience, application, and other licensure requirements, with support and expectations established by Suite Living. The role requires interest in senior care, housing operations, resident services, and leadership. Experience in senior living, assisted living, hospitality, healthcare, housing, or team supervision is preferred. The candidate should be able to meet the position's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Meet applicable Minnesota eligibility requirements for ALDIR status and a Residency Permit, or be able to obtain the required status before assuming duties that require it.
Demonstrate interest in senior care, housing operations, resident services, and leadership.
Have strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.
Exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion, and be able to handle sensitive resident, family, and employee matters.
Be willing and able to complete all Minnesota LALD licensure requirements within the permitted residency period, expected to be 12 months or less.
Be able to meet the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Maintain eligibility and meet applicable state licensing requirements as a condition of continued employment.
Obtain and maintain an active, unrestricted Minnesota LALD license within the required timeframe to continue in the role.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior living, assisted living, hospitality, healthcare, housing, or team supervision.

Responsibilities

Support and oversee daily community operations in accordance with Suite Living policies, assigned authority, and applicable Minnesota requirements.
Work with licensed leadership and corporate support to maintain regulatory readiness, accurate documentation, and timely corrective actions.
Monitor operating performance, expenses, budgets, and resource needs, and contribute to planning and fiscal accountability.
Help prepare for licensing surveys, inspections, audits, and quality-improvement activities.
Perform only duties permitted under the applicable Residency Permit and state requirements.
Provide visible, supportive leadership and help coordinate day-to-day priorities for community team members.
Support onboarding, training, coaching, performance feedback, and employee engagement.
Promote a respectful, accountable workplace culture focused on resident well-being and quality service.
Communicate operational needs, staffing concerns, and significant issues promptly to appropriate leadership.
Build positive relationships with residents, families, team members, referral partners, and community stakeholders.
Support tours, inquiries, and follow-up with prospective residents and families in coordination with sales and occupancy processes.
Respond to resident and family concerns empathetically and professionally, escalating concerns when needed.
Support resident engagement, activities, and a welcoming community environment.
Coordinate appropriate communications about residency requirements, transitions, and changes in needs with relevant team members while respecting role boundaries and applicable requirements.
Help drive occupancy through timely inquiry follow-up, tours, relationship-building, and coordination with referral sources.
Monitor occupancy trends and participate in action plans to meet community goals.
Partner with internal teams to support resident satisfaction, retention, and the community's local reputation.
Track relevant performance measures and communicate progress toward established goals.
Meet ALDIR eligibility requirements and maintain the required Residency Permit and associated conditions.
Develop and follow a written plan to complete all Minnesota LALD licensure requirements within the legally permitted residency period.
Complete required coursework, examinations, supervised experience, documentation, and applications on schedule, as applicable.
Communicate regularly with the designated supervisor and Suite Living leadership about progress, barriers, and upcoming milestones.
Obtain and maintain an active, unrestricted Minnesota LALD license within the required timeframe.