Assisted Living Administrator

PruittHealth • Norcross, GA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assisted Living Executive Director leads all aspects of community operations at PruittHealth at Christian City in Union City, Georgia. The role is responsible for exceptional resident care, service, and satisfaction, while driving regulatory compliance, financial performance, employee engagement, occupancy growth, and operational excellence. The Executive Director leads department managers and team members across clinical, dining, maintenance, activities, housekeeping, and administrative functions, and helps foster a welcoming, resident-centered environment that supports dignity, independence, engagement, and quality of life.

The position manages community budgets and resources, monitors performance indicators, supports occupancy development through outreach and relationship building, and works with sales and marketing teams. It also oversees risk management, emergency preparedness, life safety, infection prevention, and quality improvement efforts. The Executive Director builds relationships with residents, families, referral partners, healthcare providers, and community organizations; responds to concerns; and supports recruitment, retention, recognition, and professional development.

The posting lists a bachelor's degree in a related field and leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a related industry. It also includes a minimum qualification of two years of supervisory experience in a hospital or long-term-care nursing center, working knowledge of applicable long-term-care operational standards, and current unrestricted administrator licensure in the state of practice. A master's degree, relevant administrator experience, senior living or healthcare operations experience, occupancy development experience, and EHR or community-management software experience are preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Gerontology, Hospitality Management, or a related field; a later minimum-education section specifies Business Administration, Health Administration, or related fields.
• At least three years of leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a related industry; a later minimum-experience section specifies at least two years in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or long-term-care nursing center.
• Current and unrestricted Administrator licensure in the state of practice.
• Working knowledge of long-term-care operational standards set forth in the Federal Register, Requirements of Participation.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and team operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and create a positive culture focused on service excellence.
• Knowledge of state regulations governing assisted living communities, or ability to quickly gain proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Assisted Living Administrator license, where required by state regulations.
• Experience as an Assisted Living Executive Director, Assisted Living Administrator, Healthcare Administrator, or similar leader.
• Experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or healthcare operations.
• Experience with occupancy development, sales, and community outreach.
• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; the later additional-qualifications section also identifies a related master's degree as preferred.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) or community-management software experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee community operations to ensure exceptional resident care, service, and satisfaction.
• Lead and develop department leaders and team members across clinical, dining, maintenance, activities, housekeeping, and administrative functions.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, company policies, and community standards.
• Foster a culture centered on resident dignity, independence, engagement, and quality of life.
• Drive occupancy growth through community outreach, relationship building, tours, and collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
• Manage community budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation to achieve operational goals.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvement strategies as needed.
• Build relationships with residents, family members, referral partners, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Respond to resident and family concerns professionally and urgently.
• Support employee recruitment, retention, engagement, recognition, and professional development initiatives.
• Oversee risk management, emergency preparedness, life safety, and infection prevention programs.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to support high-quality resident services and wellness programs.
• Lead resident satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the community and represent PruittHealth's mission and values.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing leadership development and training support
• Team-focused, resident-centered culture
• Leadership that supports your success
• Opportunity to positively impact residents, families, and team members every day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director