Executive Director

Jaybird Senior Living • Mason City, IA

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About The Position

The Executive Director leads an Assisted Living and Memory Care community and is responsible for its overall daily operations. The role oversees staff leadership, budgeting, occupancy goals, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the resources are in place to provide quality services in a welcoming and supportive environment for residents, families, and team members.

The Director leads and supervises on-site staff and oversees community operations, including culinary services, housekeeping, maintenance, and resident care programs. The role partners with the Healthcare Coordinator on resident care, monitors financial operations, works to achieve occupancy goals, communicates with residents and families, conducts building inspections and staff in-services, and serves as the primary on-call leader for emergencies and operational needs.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in long-term care, healthcare, or senior living.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and public relations abilities.
• Commitment to quality service, teamwork, and the well-being of seniors.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be on call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, train, and supervise on-site staff, ensuring high performance and teamwork.
• Oversee community operations, including culinary services, housekeeping, maintenance, and resident care programs.
• Partner with the Healthcare Coordinator to ensure resident care needs are met and service plans are followed.
• Monitor budgets, billing, rent collection, and expenses; prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Drive occupancy goals through marketing initiatives, events, and community relations.
• Conduct regular building inspections, communicate with resident families, and conduct staff in-services.
• Serve as the primary on-call leader for emergencies and operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with policies, state regulations, and HIPAA requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible hours.
• Employee assistance program.
• On-demand pay.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree