Assisted Living Administrator

PruittHealth•Statesboro, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assisted Living Executive Director provides executive leadership for PruittHealth at Christian City in Union City, Georgia. The role oversees all aspects of community operations to ensure exceptional resident care, service, satisfaction, and quality of life while maintaining a welcoming, engaging environment. The Executive Director leads department heads and team members, supports regulatory compliance, and is accountable for financial performance, occupancy growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence. The position builds relationships with residents, families, referral partners, healthcare providers, and community organizations; responds to concerns; and represents PruittHealth’s mission and values throughout the community. The role also promotes resident dignity, independence, engagement, and wellness, and supports employees through recruitment, retention, recognition, and development initiatives. The posting states that a bachelor's degree in a related field and current, unrestricted Administrator licensure in the state of practice are required. It gives differing minimum experience statements: the primary qualifications section specifies at least three years of leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a related industry, while the additional minimum qualifications specify at least two years of supervisory experience in a hospital or long-term-care nursing center, along with working knowledge of applicable long-term-care operational standards. A related master's degree is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Gerontology, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
Current and unrestricted Administrator licensure in the state of practice.
The posting lists a minimum of three years of leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a related industry; a separate minimum-qualifications section lists at least two years of supervisory experience in a hospital or long-term-care nursing center.
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 the 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 in a similar leadership role.
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.
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 meet operational goals.
Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvement strategies.
Build relationships with residents, families, referral partners, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
Respond professionally and promptly to resident and family concerns.
Support employee recruitment, retention, engagement, recognition, and professional development.
Oversee risk management, emergency preparedness, life safety, and infection prevention programs.
Collaborate with clinical leaders on high-quality resident services and wellness programs.
Lead resident satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain a visible presence in the community and represent PruittHealth’s mission and values.