Corporate Director of New Development & Campus Living - Navion Senior Solutions

Navion Senior Solutions•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Corporate Director of New Development & Campus Living leads Navion Senior Solutions’ ground-up Campus Living developments, which include Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and Memory Care (MC). The Director oversees each community through development, pre-opening, opening and lease-up, stabilization, and ongoing operations, and is accountable for achieving financial, operational, occupancy, and quality goals. The role supports and travels frequently to communities across the Southeastern Region. It requires progressive senior living operations leadership, strong financial and project-management capabilities, knowledge of the operational and regulatory needs of IL, AL, and MC, and a valid, unrestricted state-specific Administrator’s license. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, although equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Requirements

Progressive senior living operations leadership experience.
Working knowledge of the distinct service, staffing, and regulatory considerations for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
Knowledge of state licensing regulations, OSHA standards, and fire and safety codes.
Valid, unrestricted state-specific Administrator’s license.
Strong financial acumen, including budget development, P&L management, and labor and revenue management.
Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional projects with external partners and multiple internal stakeholders.
Strong project planning, communication, and issue-resolution skills, including the ability to manage competing timelines and handle conflict, problems, and emergency situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project trackers, and reporting tools.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to development sites and Navion communities.

Nice To Haves

Experience opening new communities and leading lease-up is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience is considered.

Responsibilities

Coordinate development activities and partner with developers.
Plan pre-opening activities and operational readiness.
Lead pre-opening sales, lease-up, and occupancy efforts.
Manage opening, handoff, and stabilization.
Provide ongoing operational and financial leadership.
Develop leaders and maintain Campus Living standards.
Oversee resident rights, safety, and compliance.
Travel regularly to development sites and Navion communities across the Southeastern Region.