Executive Director

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our best in class Leadership team of Executive Directors today!

A few details about the role:

• Manages the strategic plan to maintain quality services throughout the community for residents consistent with Lifespace Communities, Inc standards, expectations, and policies.
• Attracts, recruits, hires, develops, and retains key leadership and management teams throughout the community.
• Develops a positive professional relationship with residents, resident family members, team members, professional organizations, community groups, and other appropriate entities as the leader of the community.
• Meets routinely with Lifespace Senior Leadership to report on operational issues, trends, barriers, and resolutions.
• Initiates, designs, and supports programs to adhere to all OSHA, workers compensation and risk avoidance in collaboration with both the Home Office Risk Manager and the local Safety Committees.
• In collaboration with the local Director of Sales and Marketing, Regional Director Sales, and Marketing (RDSM) and Vice President Sales and Marketing (VPSM), ensures the sales team has clear expectations, monitors, and maintains accountability to support the day-to-day marketing activities and programs to meet budgeted monthly and annual sales goals.
• Owns and manages an annual marketing plan to determine annual sales goals, in collaboration with the local Director of Sales and Marketing, RDSM and VPSM.
• Prepares the community's annual operating budget, considering possible variances and managing programs and strategies to ensure budgets are met.

And here's what you need to apply:

• Bachelor's degree in business, health care, gerontology, hotel/restaurant management, or closely related area.
• Master's degree is highly preferred.
• Must meet one of the three following qualifications:
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as an executive director or administrator within a continuing care retirement community.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an executive director or administrator in a long-term care senior living environment that includes demonstrated leadership within a health center.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive leadership with the hospitality industry to include but not limited to hotel or resort management.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,500 team members and serves over 5,100 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!