Sr Executive Director

Sunrise Senior Living • McLean, VA

28d • $88,800 - $136,600

About The Position

The Senior Executive Director leads all aspects of community operations, driving financial performance, team engagement, resident well-being, and regulatory compliance. This highly visible leader stabilizes and strengthens communities, builds high-performing teams, and ensures exceptional service aligned with Sunrise’s mission and values. The role also supports onboarding and transition of new Executive Directors.

Responsibilities

• Provide full operational oversight, including financial management, staffing, quality, and compliance.
• Lead sales and marketing strategy to maximize occupancy, revenue, and market position.
• Assess community needs quickly and implement performance improvement plans.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, referral sources, and regional partners.
• Coach and develop Directors of Sales and leadership teams to achieve KPIs.
• Manage budgets, control expenses, and oversee collections.
• Drive regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and risk management.
• Champion resident engagement, family communication, and team member experience.
• Support onboarding and transition of new Executive Directors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee Assistance Program and discount program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay, which allows employees to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses may be offered, depending on position, the plan or program offered, and performance

What This Job Offers

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