Executive Director - Independent Living

About the role

Executive Director – Independent Living. At Sagora Senior Living, the Executive Director serves as the community leader and is responsible for the financial, human resource and operations management of the community. The objective is to ensure a warm, compassionate, and secure atmosphere encouraging independence and activity for all residents while maintaining a profitable operation. Sagora invests in and empowers team members to move upward within the company and in their careers, and is certified as a Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations and departments within the community, including resident care, business office, sales, culinary, housekeeping, activities, and maintenance.
• Oversee management of all team members, including recruiting, training, discipline, and coaching.
• Build relationships with residents and families.
• Report to the Regional VP with assigned reporting metrics.
• Partner with the Sales and Marketing Director to achieve 100% occupancy.
• Develop the budget and ensure all departments operate within the given parameters.
• Hold regular meetings with staff, directors, residents, and resident families.
• Be on‑call 24 hours a day for emergency/crisis situations.
• Be available after regular working hours and work weekends and holidays as necessary.

Skills/Requirements

• Three (3) or more years of previous management experience in the senior housing industry, hospitality, country club, or extended stay.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; a college degree is preferred.
• Advanced computer and Microsoft Office experience with the ability to create reports and analyze operational issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• A desire to work with senior adults.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading large teams with multiple departments.
• Experience overseeing the financial success of multiple departments.
• Ability to solve complex operational and people problems.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver’s license to drive on company time as needed.

Benefits

• Company‑paid telemedicine service for all full‑time benefit‑eligible team members.
• On‑Demand Pay – request a pay advance.
• Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flex Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services.
• Discounted Meal Tickets.
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring friends.
• Tuition Assistance for programs directly related to the team member’s position.

Core Values

• Commitment
• Empowerment
• Communication
• Excellence
• Teamwork

Position Details

• Community name: Asher Point of Arlington
• Address: 2315 Little Road
• Status: Full‑Time
• Shift/hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with rotating weekends as Manager on Duty and on‑call 24 hrs.