EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FellowshipLife Inc•Hackettstown, NJ

13d•$180,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a high-impact Executive Director position overseeing the overall operations, financial performance, regulatory compliance, resident satisfaction, and strategic growth of a large Life Plan Community (CCRC) in Hackettstown NJ. The Executive Director functions as the senior operational leader of the community, serving as the "General Manager " of the campus while partnering closely with the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, and corporate leadership team to drive operational excellence, census growth, financial performance, resident satisfaction, and long-term strategic initiatives.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive leadership experience within Senior Living, Life Plan Communities (CCRCs), Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, Healthcare Operations, Hospitality, or similarly complex service environments.
LNHA or CALA Required
Experience leading multi-department operations with responsibility for budgets, staffing, compliance, customer satisfaction, and organizational performance.
Demonstrated success driving accountability, building culture, implementing change, and improving operational performance.
Experience working within larger organizations where corporate processes, standards, and strategic objectives must be effectively executed at the community level.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue enhancement, census management, and expense control.
Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

Prior Executive Director experience preferred but not required.
Master's degree preferred but not required.
Experience supporting renovations, facility improvements, and community enhancement projects preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the overall operations, financial performance, regulatory compliance, resident satisfaction, and strategic growth of a large Life Plan Community (CCRC).
Serving as the senior operational leader of the community and the "General Manager" of the campus.
Partnering closely with the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, and corporate leadership team to drive operational excellence, census growth, financial performance, resident satisfaction, and long-term strategic initiatives.
Implementing FellowshipLIFE's culture, expectations, processes, and accountability standards within the community.
Directing key operational leaders.
Collaborating closely with corporate departments including Finance, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, and Operations.
Presenting regularly to the Board of Directors and providing ongoing updates regarding community performance, goals, and strategic initiatives.
Participating in bi-weekly leadership meetings focused on execution, goal achievement, operational performance, and strategy alignment.
Developing, managing, and owning the community budget with support from corporate finance, including expense management, revenue growth, forecasting, and overall financial stewardship.
Being a highly visible leader within the community through routine resident interaction, monthly resident coffee chats, quarterly town halls with residents and team members, and frequent presence throughout the campus.
Partnering with corporate teams on capital improvement projects such as renovations and new amenity enhancements.
Supporting occupancy and sales efforts by ensuring strong operational execution, exceptional community presentation, and effective apartment turnover management.
Maintaining a strong on-site presence, visibility, and accessibility to residents, staff, and leadership.