Executive Director

Arbors at Dracut • Dracut, MA

7d

About The Position

The Executive Director leads an assisted living community in Dracut, Massachusetts, overseeing its departments and ensuring consistent execution of policies and service standards. The role calls for a detail-oriented, accountable leader who can manage competing priorities, anticipate issues, build trust with residents, families, and staff, and uphold high expectations while leading with compassion.

The Executive Director develops department heads, maintains a visible leadership presence, and supports family-centered care and engagement. The position also oversees budgeting, staffing, operational analysis, performance metrics, regulatory compliance, safety standards, and efforts to maintain and grow occupancy through marketing and community relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human services management, housing management, nursing home management, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of verifiable experience in Home Care, Assisted Living, or Skilled Nursing.
• Demonstrated administrative and supervisory leadership experience.
• Strong financial acumen and operational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all departments and ensure consistent execution of policies and service standards.
• Develop department heads who take ownership of outcomes.
• Foster a culture of clear expectations and measured performance.
• Maintain visible, approachable leadership throughout the community.
• Ensure residents and families receive responsive, compassionate support.
• Lead organized staff and resident meetings with clear agendas and documented follow-up.
• Build trust through consistent communication and reliability.
• Implement and manage annual budgets with disciplined oversight.
• Monitor staffing plans and ensure appropriate coverage at all times.
• Analyze operational data and deliver timely, accurate recommendations.
• Track performance metrics and act quickly when adjustments are needed.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Enforce OSHA and safety standards.
• Maintain structured systems to monitor performance across service areas.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts to maintain and grow occupancy.
• Build strong community relationships rooted in trust and professionalism.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care FSA
• Paid holidays and floating holiday
• Pet insurance programs
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Retirement account assistance
• Employee appreciation programs

What This Job Offers

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