Executive Director / Administrator

Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $75,000–$80,000 annually, plus bonus potential

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive Leadership: Join a collaborative leadership team that values your ideas, invests in your success, and empowers you to lead with confidence.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement across a growing organization.
• Exceptional Training & Onboarding: Start strong with comprehensive onboarding, hands-on training, and ongoing support designed to set you up for long-term success.
• Beautifully Renovated Community: Lead a newly renovated community that offers a welcoming, modern environment for residents, families, and team members alike.

About the Role

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Executive Director / Administrator to lead the day-to-day operations of our Assisted Living / Residential Living Community. In this highly visible leadership role, you’ll be responsible for fostering a warm, nurturing environment that enhances the quality of life for both residents and team members. As the Executive Director / Administrator, you’ll oversee all aspects of community operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while driving excellence in care, culture, and performance.

This role may also be known as: Executive Director, Assisted Living Administrator, Community Administrator, Senior Living Administrator, Residential Living Administrator, Residential Care Facility Administrator, or Continuing Care Retirement Community Administrator.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Community Management

• Lead with a resident-first mindset, prioritizing compassionate care, safety, and quality of life.
• Set clear expectations, model accountability, and foster a positive, service-oriented culture.

Team Collaboration & Development

• Cultivate a culture of teamwork, transparency, and open communication across all departments.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team of caregivers and support staff.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee medical, nursing, and administrative functions to ensure smooth and effective daily operations.
• Enforce policies and procedures that support high standards of care and regulatory compliance.

Fiscal & Performance Management

• Develop and manage the community budget, monitor expenses, revenue, and occupancy.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies, revenue growth, and operational improvement.

Community & Family Engagement

• Build strong, trusting relationships with residents and their families.
• Engage with the local community to promote Americare’s mission and strengthen the community’s reputation.

Facility & Asset Management

• Oversee building maintenance, improvements, and equipment upgrades to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for residents and team members.

Requirements

• Current state Administrator licensure or certification, as required by state regulations.
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Certified Medication Technician (CMT), if required by the state.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Relevant fields may include Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Gerontology, or a related discipline.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proven experience successfully managing, leading, and developing teams in a senior living or healthcare leadership role.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and relationships with residents, families, team members, and community partners.
• Solid understanding of healthcare regulations, medical terminology, medication management protocols, and compliance standards.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally assist with safely transferring residents.
• Vision requirements include near and far vision with good depth perception.

Benefits

• Recognition and Appreciation: Truly feel valued with meaningful shout outs and recognition.
• Family Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax.
• Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it.
• Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work.
• Tuition Assistance: Support for your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and more.
• Competitive Pay: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
• 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with company contributions.

Why Join Americare?

• Impactful Work: Make a difference every day, receive plenty of hugs, and be the one to put a smile on the faces of our residents.
• Supportive Community: Be part of a compassionate team that truly values teamwork and respect.
• Career Growth: Exciting opportunities for you to advance both professionally and personally, whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro.
• Fun and Engaging Environment: Work hard and have fun in an inclusive environment where you'll create lasting friendships and experience unforgettable memories.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that fit your life.

Americare’s RISING Team Values guide everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Servant Heart, Inspire, Nurture, Growth. We are proud to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every single day. Americare communities are more than just workplaces—they are family, where excellence thrives, people are empowered, and fun is part of the culture. We’ve been consistently certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, and named one of the 2025 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report.