Executive Director – Assisted Living & Memory Care

Spring Oak Senior Living • Petersburg, VA

3d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Spring Oak Tri-Cities is seeking an experienced Executive Director / Assisted Living Administrator to lead its assisted living and memory care community in Petersburg, Virginia. The role calls for a hands-on leader who can build strong teams, deliver an exceptional resident experience, and drive operational and financial performance. Spring Oak is a growing, family-owned senior living organization guided by the motto “Welcome to the Family.” Community leaders receive support from an experienced corporate team.

Requirements

• Current Virginia Assisted Living Facility Administrator (ALFA) license or Virginia Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license.
• Licensed Assisted Living Administrator (LALA) candidates must hold the applicable Virginia administrator license.
• Proven leadership experience as an Executive Director, Assisted Living Administrator, or comparable senior living operations leader.
• Demonstrated success in team development, employee retention, and performance management.
• Strong financial management skills, including P&L oversight, budgeting, and labor management.
• Experience improving occupancy, census, and community performance.
• Strong knowledge of Virginia assisted living regulations and survey processes.
• Excellent communication, judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Assisted living and memory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily community operations while maintaining high standards for resident care, service, and safety.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a strong leadership team and staff.
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, and resident-centered care.
• Manage community financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, labor costs, and expense control.
• Drive occupancy, census growth, and revenue in partnership with the sales and marketing team.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with Virginia assisted living requirements and ensure survey readiness.
• Build trusting relationships with residents, families, employees, and community partners.
• Address concerns promptly and provide hands-on support when needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Quarterly performance bonus with annual earning potential of approximately 10%–15% of base salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed