Engage Life Director

Atria Senior Living • NY-Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

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About The Position

The Engage Life Director develops and manages programs that reflect residents’ interests and support an active aging lifestyle. The role oversees the Engage Life program and its instructors, volunteers, drivers, and other personnel, while managing the Atria Resident Discovery tool, resident move-in actions related to Engage Life, and the monthly event calendar. The Director also supports community growth through sales activities and public relations, manages departmental budgets, and regularly serves as the community’s manager-on-duty. The position is temporary and full-time, with a Sunday through Thursday schedule. Salary ranges from $69,000 to $79,350 per year, depending 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 clearly present information verbally and communicate accurately with the necessary detail, including 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 expectations as guided by the company.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions that support company expectations and community goals.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to use technology, including computers, iPad/tablets, word-processing programs, internet access, email, and social media.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with Atria motor vehicle policy standards.
• Ability to meet the position’s driving responsibilities, using a company-provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs that interest residents and enhance their lives and active aging experience.
• Manage and supervise Engage Life Program Instructors, volunteers, and drivers where applicable.
• Manage the Atria Resident Discovery tool, including completing 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 based on resident interests and the 8 Dimensions of Engagement.
• Prepare and publish a creative 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 that contribute to community growth.
• Support community public relations by collaborating with corporate public relations and preparing local positive publicity stories.
• Manage departmental needs and goals within department budgets.
• Recruit, research, approve, schedule, and supervise program leaders, general contractor entertainers, volunteers, religious professionals, and vendors.
• Manage Active Aging and Transportation personnel, including scheduling, assignments, direction, performance reviews, input on pay adjustments, 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 related operational decisions.
• Drive a company vehicle from the community to social and other destinations if 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 with a 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.

What This Job Offers

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