Executive Director

Cedar Creek of Prairie Meadows • Omaha, NE

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Cedarhurst Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Cedarhurst creates vibrant environments where seniors can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. The Executive Director serves as the senior leader of the Community with responsibility for strategic oversight, daily operations, and long-term performance. This role ensures the delivery of exceptional resident care while maintaining full compliance with all regulatory standards and driving achievement of financial and operational goals. The Executive Director leads and develops department heads and staff across all functional areas, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and alignment with the Company’s mission and values. In addition to overseeing sales and occupancy growth, the Executive Director actively represents the Community externally, building strong relationships with residents, families, employees, and local partners to enhance the Community’s reputation and ensure long-term success.

Requirements

• Applicable state licensure is required.
• Experience with accounting functions such as accounts payable and receivable, posting ledgers, balancing and reconciling accounts.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and any HR-related systems as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of management experience preferred, with senior living experience strongly desired.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Community including profit and loss, marketing, sales, regulatory compliance, maintaining high customer satisfaction, meeting financial expectations, maintaining a clean and well-kept community, and ensuring a quality workforce.
• Adhere to the organization’s core standards, communication expectations, mission, and core values.
• Make business decisions that serve the best interests of the company and its employees, consistently keeping the organization’s mission statement and core values at the forefront of all decision-making.
• Directly manage the Housekeeping department and provide oversight to department supervisors in Resident Care, Sales, Maintenance, Dining, Life Enrichment, and Office Administration, ensuring departmental performance metrics and operational goals are consistently achieved.
• Create and manage the department schedule through the Attendance on Demand platform to ensure adequate coverage according to the labor budget and ensure all key AOD expectations and guidelines are consistently met.
• Lead the community with purpose by providing guidance, direction, and coordination while practicing servant leadership in support of the team and residents.
• Meet/exceed budgets and targeted community performance goal.
• Participate in marketing outreach initiatives, family engagement events, and quarterly marketing events.
• Lead and facilitate weekly ROAR meetings.
• Demonstrate competence in regulatory compliance and ensure that the property stays in regulatory compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Oversee timely recruitment and hiring processes, deliver exceptional onboarding experiences, conduct performance evaluations, and partner with Human Resources on employee development and disciplinary matters as needed.
• Remain current on organizational updates and industry best practices by actively participating in company-sponsored trainings, meetings, and events, staying fully engaged and present throughout.
• Ensure effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service) for eligible employees
• GROW Points—a unique rewards system that celebrates your hard work and dedication
• exclusive Skechers shoe discounts
• early paycheck access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees