Executive Director - Senior Living Community

About the role

Experience Senior Living is looking for an Executive Director for The Reserve Sarasota, a new senior living community scheduled to open in May 2028. The role covers pre-operations, sales and team building during the final stages of development and through opening, and then leads day-to-day operations with full P&L responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Pre-opening: partner with development, construction, marketing and corporate teams on operational readiness and regulatory compliance; lead pre-opening sales and marketing and recruit, onboard and develop the leadership team
• Operations: lead day-to-day operations with full P&L responsibility, ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and company policies, and create a safe, satisfying environment for residents, families and team members
• Sales and marketing: partner with the Director of Sales on quarterly SWOTs and weekly or daily discussions, support tours, follow-ups, outreach, home visits and referral partnerships
• Care coordination: work with Directors of Health and Wellness, Memory Care, Life Enrichment, Culinary and Maintenance on care plans, activity calendars, menus, maintenance schedules and CapEx projects
• Team leadership: recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, run performance reviews, manage department budgets and approve expenses, and build a strong, high-morale team
• Community presence: stay active in local events, build a referral network, and may drive the company van, bus or other vehicles

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration or a related subject
• Required certification for residential care facilities based on state regulations
• Experience opening a new senior living development
• 3 to 5 years of operations management experience with success in meeting financial and sales goals
• Experience recruiting, onboarding, training and retaining team members
• Ability to become licensed or certified as an assisted living administrator where required, and an acceptable driving record

Required skills

• Strong communication, leadership and performance management skills
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and company software platforms
• Understanding of local, state and federal regulations and facilities management