Engage Life Director
About The Position
The Engage Life Director develops and manages programs that reflect residents’ interests and support their active aging lifestyle. The role manages Engage Life Program Instructors, volunteers, drivers, and other Active Aging and Transportation personnel, where applicable. It oversees the Atria Resident Discovery tool, resident move-in actions related to Engage Life, Learn.Do.Try. surveys, and the monthly event calendar. The director researches, evaluates, approves, develops, and modifies community events and programs based on resident interests and the “8 Dimensions of Engagement,” and publishes a creative monthly program calendar by the first of each month. The role motivates residents to participate, contributes to community growth through sales activities, supports public relations, and manages departmental goals and budgets. It also oversees transportation operations and may drive a company vehicle to community events and destinations when required. The position regularly serves as the community’s manager-on-duty. The position is scheduled Sunday through Thursday. The stated salary range is $70,000 to $80,500 per year, dependent on prior work history and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
- One to two years of related experience and/or training.
- Ability to present information clearly through spoken communication and communicate with appropriate detail under stressful or demanding conditions.
- Positive attitude and team orientation in verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Solid performance management skills, including communicating expectations, documenting performance conversations and issues, coaching, and completing performance management requirements.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion to make decisions aligned with company expectations and community goals.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to use computers, iPad/tablets, Word, internet access, email, and social media effectively.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must meet and comply with Atria motor vehicle policy standards.
- Position requires driving responsibilities and may involve use of a company-provided or personal vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement meaningful programs that enhance residents’ lives and support their active aging lifestyle expectations.
- Manage and supervise Engage Life Program Instructors, volunteers, and drivers, where applicable.
- Manage the Atria Resident Discovery tool, including Learn.Do.Try. surveys, the monthly event calendar, and Engage Life move-in actions for residents.
- Research, evaluate, approve, develop, and modify community events and programs according to resident interests and the “8 Dimensions of Engagement.”
- Prepare and publish an engaging monthly program calendar by the first of each month.
- Manage all aspects of the Engage Life program and motivate residents to participate.
- Participate in sales activities to contribute to community growth.
- Support community public relations, including collaboration with corporate public relations and preparation of local positive publicity stories.
- Manage departmental needs, goals, and budgets.
- Recruit, research, approve, schedule, and supervise program leaders, general contractor entertainers, volunteers, religious professionals, and vendors.
- Manage and supervise Active Aging and Transportation personnel, including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance reviews, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy.
- Serve regularly as the community’s manager-on-duty.
- Determine and manage resident transportation operations, including scheduling outside events and making related operational decisions.
- Drive a company vehicle from the community to social and other destinations when required by the community.
- Recruit, approve, train, and manage volunteers where applicable.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Annual anniversary rewards may be available to community employees, depending on classification; amounts vary by location.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.
- Advancement opportunities and a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
