Executive Director – Assisted Living Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

Executive Director – Assisted Living Confidential Paramus, NJ 07652 Northern NJ Assisted Living facility seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead its daily operations – including high-occupancy goals, P&L responsibilities, hands-on mentorship, outstanding customer satisfaction, high employee retention, strong regulatory knowledge and a proven commitment to keeping employees, residents and guests safe at all times. Must have strong community ties, proven financial performance in recent years, and a record of zero deficiencies under high standards for regulatory compliance. Creates a welcoming culture that provides a quality of life for residents at all times.

• NJ CALA required, strong knowledge of assisted living regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality Management, Gerontology, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years senior living leadership experience.
• Experience leading and directing employees (50+) including hiring, coaching, performance management, daily operations, supervision, and disciplinary measures.
• Experience in sales or business development with a track record of achieving occupancy goals.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial management, and optimizing facility operations.
• Responsible for the operations of the Assisted Living facility including sales and business development, administration, human resources, nursing, dietary, activities, housekeeping, and maintenance services.
• Leads and mentors a dedicated team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and compassion.
• Develops an annual business plan and quarterly marketing plans.
• Reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis on the performance of the facility and participates in the development of goals including occupancy, NOI, recruitment, and satisfaction.
• Maintains a strong knowledge of the competitive markets within the facility’s local area, including strategies to increase occupancy and professional ties to add professional partners.
• Leads admissions and outreach efforts to ensure the facility operates at a near-full capacity or a full capacity with a wait list.
• Utilizes sales and marketing activities and strategies to maximize occupancy.
• Maintains a high level of interaction with residents, family and referral sources ensuring high engagement and referral activity.
• Takes ownership of annual operating budgets and capital budgets.
• Monitors labor costs, raw food costs, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions on a regular basis.
• Meets and exceeds budget occupancy goals for the facility.
• Explores new ways to expand revenue sources and lower expenses.
• Oversees the facility’s hires, disciplinary actions, and terminations ensuring consistency in the selection and retention of quality personnel.
• Ensures all employees are consistently educated and trained through new employee orientation and regular education and training classes.
• Ensures buildings, grounds and property are up to company standards through the oversight of preventive maintenance systems and programs, and through daily inspections.
• Maintains current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses in accordance with company, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Fosters creativity among teams to deliver the highest quality and best services to residents in the most economical manner possible.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of stability for all employees.
• Directs the evaluation and scheduling of all employees, monitors staffing schedules, overtime, and performance.
• Ensures that the facility remains clean, presentable, functional and safe by managing all departments with close supervision.
• Assists with the selection and supervision of outside, contracted vendors providing facility services.
• Coordinates renovations and preparations for new move-ins, overseeing all necessary departments to ensure a smooth transition for the resident.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $135,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person