Executive Director/SNF Administrator

Masons of California • Covina, CA

2d • $210,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director (ED) provides senior leadership and operational oversight for the Covina campus of the Masonic Homes of California. The Executive Director is accountable for leading day-to-day operations and overall performance of the community, including resident experience, culture, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and team member engagement, to deliver a seamless, high-quality campus experience. This position is based in Covia and reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a senior living community including independent, assisted and skilled nursing care.
• Working knowledge of the senior living industry.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of management, other employees, residents, families and outside contacts.
• Effective managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated fiscal and budgetary skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement work.
• Ability to be flexible enough to shift priorities quickly.
• Bachelor's Degree is necessary.
• Must possess California RCFE and Nursing Home Administrator licenses and meet the licensure requirements of the State of CA.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree in Public Health Administration or Business Administration, or a health-related degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership and operational oversight, ensuring excellence in independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and all aspects of campus operations.
• Directly leads and manages department leaders, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and performance expectations.
• Ensures strong collaboration with other MHC communities to ensure consistency and best practices.
• Recruits, develops, and retains high-performing department leaders; ensures appropriate delegation of authority, accountability, and coverage during absences.
• Builds and sustains strong working relationships across the campus and shared services teams, fostering collaboration, trust, and effective communication.
• Maintains productive relationships with external partners supporting resident services and care.
• Remains current on best practices in senior living, assisted living, and skilled nursing through professional development.
• Maintains occupancy targets in alignment with approved budgets.
• Partners with the team to strengthen brand reputation, referral relationships, and community visibility.
• Ensures both communities consistently reflect a high-quality, "tour-ready" environment.
• Provides oversight of resident programs, services, and amenities that promote engagement, independence, dignity, and well-being across both communities.
• Creates and sustains a culture of warmth, respect, accountability, and collaboration for residents, families, and team members.
• Builds effective, motivated teams grounded in trust, shared purpose, and continuous improvement.
• Maintains open communication with resident councils, committees, family members, and representatives to address concerns and continuously improve services.
• Leads and participates in campus-wide quality improvement, safety, and risk management initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing operations.
• Leads campus preparedness for surveys, inspections, audits, and reviews.
• Oversees the development and implementation of plans of correction and communicates outcomes as required.
• Ensures policies, procedures, job descriptions, and performance evaluations are current, accurate, and consistently applied.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure compliance with labor laws, training requirements, and employment regulations.
• Operates in accordance with approved budgets and financial plans.
• Reviews and interprets monthly financial statements and communicates results to the COO.
• Works closely with Finance on budget development, audits, purchasing controls, and cost-management strategies.
• Authorizes major purchases in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists the CFO and President in evaluating insurance coverage and financial risk.
• Leads the annual operating budget development process in collaboration with Finance and department leaders.
• With the President, serves as senior staff leadership to MHC and supports board governance responsibilities as applicable.
• Prepares written and oral reports and recommendations on community performance, risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Represents the communities with governmental agencies, third-party payers, and external partners, or designates appropriate representatives as needed.
• Participates in relevant civic, professional, and community organizations that support the mission and visibility of the campus.
• Active Participant in Risk Management, Compliance and Safety committees.
• Communicates with Risk Manager and senior leadership regarding incidents and other areas of potential risk or dissatisfaction.
• Ensures adequate security, staffing, and access to services to meet resident needs.
• Promotes resident-centered care that respects individual rights, dignity, and quality of life while maintaining safety and compliance.
• Serves as a visible and accessible leader for residents and families; reviews and responds to complaints and grievances in a timely and respectful manner.
• Ensures residents experience coordinated, compassionate transitions as needs change.

Benefits

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care
• Excellent health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family's well-being
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan
• Investment in your growth through tuition reimbursement - $1,500 per year

What This Job Offers

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