Executive Director

Executive Director Executive DirectorLighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City | Ellicott City, MarylandShift Availability

• Full-Time
• Average 40 hours per week
• Must be available for on-call responsibilities, weekends, and holidays as neededAbout the CompanyLighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City is a premier assisted living and memory care community dedicated to providing exceptional care, meaningful engagement, and a welcoming environment for residents and their families.

Our mission is to enhance the lives of those we serve through compassionate care, operational excellence, and a commitment to creating a true sense of home.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to lead a dedicated team making a difference every day. If you are a passionate and experienced senior living leader, we would love to hear from you.

Position SummaryThe Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, operational success, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and resident satisfaction of the community. Working in partnership with Greenbrier Senior Living, the Executive Director provides strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of community operations while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and hospitality.

What You Will DoResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the community while ensuring exceptional resident care and service.
• Establish and implement the community's mission, vision, strategic goals, and operational objectives.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all departments, including clinical services, resident care, dining, life enrichment, sales and marketing, housekeeping, maintenance, and administration.
• Ensure the development and execution of sound programs, policies, procedures, and best practices related to:
• Resident care and services
• Memory care programming
• Sales and marketing initiatives
• Public relations and community outreach
• Financial management and budgeting
• Facilities management
• Risk management and safety
• Regulatory compliance
• Quality assurance and customer satisfaction
• Drive occupancy growth through collaboration with the sales and marketing team.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure achievement of budgetary goals and operational metrics.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing assisted living and memory care communities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, referral sources, community partners, and healthcare professionals.
• Provide timely and accurate operational reports, analyses, and recommendations to Greenbrier Senior Living leadership.
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, engagement, accountability, and professional development.
• Effectively communicate with residents, family members, associates, and external stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThe Executive Director provides leadership and oversight for all department leaders and community associates, including:

• Recruiting and hiring
• Onboarding and training
• Coaching and development
• Performance management
• Employee relations
• Corrective action and disciplinary processes
• Workforce planning
• Succession planning
• Separation of employment decisionsWhy You Are Qualified
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Maryland Assisted Living Manager License (or ability to obtain) preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, long-term care, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-department operations, budgets, occupancy goals, and team development.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, associates, and business partners.
• Passion for serving seniors and creating an exceptional resident experience.

Physical RequirementsOn a daily basis and throughout the workday, must be capable of:

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Climbing stairs
• Reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching, and kneeling
• Reaching overhead
• Grasping with both hands
• Performing fine motor manipulationWhy You Should
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentive opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Career advancement within a growing senior living organization
• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of seniors, families, and associates every dayKnow Someone Who Would Be a Great Fit?

Share this opportunity with your network. We are always looking for exceptional leaders who are passionate about serving seniors and building strong teams

• -Pre-Employment RequirementsEmployment is contingent upon successfully completing:
• Criminal background screening
• Reference verification
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Physical examination
• Verification of employment eligibilityLighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Women, minorities, veterans and individuals withdisabilities are encouraged to apply.