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Under the general direction of the Vice President of Operations at Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc., the Executive Director provides strategic leadership and oversees the daily operations of a large, multifaceted retirement community. This includes management of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or Life Plan community. Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Operations at Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc., the Executive Director provides strategic leadership and oversees the daily operations of a large, multifaceted retirement community. This includes management of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or Life Plan community.

The Executive Director ensures operational excellence through effective management of programs and services, fostering a culture of person-centered care that aligns with Wesley Woods’ mission and exceeds resident expectations. This role is responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, overseeing financial performance, leading staff and volunteer teams, and ensuring long-term sustainability and growth of the community.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

Collaborate with the Vice President of Operations to develop and implement long- and short-term strategic plans. Evaluate opportunities for new services and expansions, overseeing licensing, consulting, staffing, and funding needs. Maintain a deep understanding of Wesley Woods’ mission, vision, values, and overall strategic direction.

Community Operations

Lead with a philosophy of person-directed care, ensuring that services meet or exceed regulatory requirements and resident expectations. Oversee all administrative functions and departments, including dining, facilities, and resident life. Ensure efficient daily operations that align with organizational goals and uphold high standards of care and service.

Financial Management

Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets. Monitor revenue and expenses to ensure financial health and mission sustainability. Identify and implement growth strategies that support service excellence and financial objectives.

Staff Leadership

Lead a residential team of 50–100 employees in accordance with Wesley Woods Human Resources policies. Promote a positive work culture through effective hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management. Ensure employees receive appropriate training and development opportunities to deliver high-quality resident care.

Community & Donor Engagement

Cultivate relationships with civic and community leaders to build goodwill and promote the community. Partner with the Foundation, board members, and volunteers on fundraising initiatives. Represent the organization in public forums, providing thought leadership and advocacy for aging services.

Policy Implementation & Compliance

Implement and monitor policies related to safety, risk management, finance, HR, and fundraising. Contribute to the development and ongoing review of company-wide policies and procedures.

Capital Project Oversight

Manage major construction and renovation projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with community needs. Oversee contractors and vendors for capital improvements and infrastructure maintenance.

Reporting & Documentation

Provide timely and accurate reports to senior leadership and other stakeholders. Maintain required documentation in compliance with internal and external standards.

Professional Development

Remain informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices. Actively participate in continuing education and leadership development opportunities.

Professional Standards

Exhibit high ethical standards, integrity, and a strong commitment to organizational values. Demonstrate exemplary professional behavior in all interactions.

Physical Requirements

Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to handle/feel X Reach with arms X Climb/balance X Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl X Talk/hear X Taste/smell X

Lifting Requirements

Weight None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 lbs X Up to 25 lbs X Up to 50 lbs X Up to 100 lbs X 100+ lbs X

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Hospitality, or related field. Masters preferred. Seven or more years of progressive leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, long term care or related experience. Experience with a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or Life plan community preferred. Skilled Nursing Home Administrator Licensed required. Excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to perform responsibilities without direct supervisor; determining appropriate actions and execute effective solutions. Proven progressive leadership and management skills, collaboratively managing a diverse staff. Knowledge of technical requirement of appropriate government regulations applicable to the community, budgeting, marketing, and planning. Effective computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics. Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills; able to make presentations to a variety of people. Ability to travel and participate in off-site meetings.

Physical Demands

Normal office environment in a geriatric community. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to generally describe the work being performed by people to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills, required of the personnel so classified.

Benefits

Wesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental vision, retirement benefits, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.

Conditions of Employment

All offers of employment with Wesley Woods are conditioned based upon completing and passing a background, drug test, and participating in vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu, TB testing).

All job applicants applying for Wesley Woods Senior Living will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit voluntarily to a specimen test at a laboratory chosen by Wesley Woods, and by signing a consent agreement will release Wesley Woods from liability. If the physician, official or lab personnel has reasonable suspicion to believe that the job-applicant has tampered with the specimen, the applicant will not be considered for employment. Wesley Woods will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of a past history of drug abuse. It is the current abuse of drugs, preventing employees from performing their jobs properly that will not be tolerated. Wesley Woods is a Drug Free Company. Individuals who have failed a pre-employment test may initiate another inquiry with the company after a period of not shorter than; six (6) months; but they must present themselves drug-free as demonstrated by urinalysis or other tests selected by WWSL.

About Wesley Woods

Wesley Woods Senior Living is affiliated with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church providing housing and services ministries to seniors in the North Georgia area. Wesley Woods Senior Living is rooted in the Judeo Christian values believing that aging has a fulfilling purpose in life and that faith development is lifelong.

Read more about Wesley Woods Senior Living at www.wesleywoods.org.

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