Senior Living Executive Director - $2,000 Sign on Bonus

Overview

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

 

*Currently offering a $2,000 sign on bonus*

 

Brookdale Meridian is searching for a seasoned operations leader to oversee this 97-unit assisted living and memory care community, located on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a residential area that's quiet yet convenient to historic Meridian, Mississippi.

 

 

Lead with Purpose. Inspire with Heart.Are you a passionate leader ready to make a meaningful impact? As the Executive Director of our senior living community, you will have the opportunity to create a warm, engaging, and supportive environment where residents feel truly at home.Our community offers a continuum of care—including assisted living, memory care, and personalized living options—ensuring residents receive the support they need while maintaining their independence and cherished connections. With seamless transitions between levels of care, our residents can age in place with comfort and dignity.You'll lead a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate, 24/7 care while fostering an enriching lifestyle for our residents. This role is perfect for a visionary leader who values excellence in service, team development, and creating a vibrant community where seniors thrive.Join us and make a difference every day in the lives of our residents, their families, and our incredible staff.

 

Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are eligible for an annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

 

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

 

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

 

Responsibilities

Leader responsible for the community’s daily operations, associate relations, resident and resident family engagement and connection, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. Creates and executes the business plan and develops the team to become a preferred senior living community in the market, while growing revenue and profitability in partnership with the district team. Works with sales to drive sales results. Creates an inclusive community culture that provides high quality resident experiences and care and engages residents, families, and associates.

 

Is responsible for all operations within the community, interacting with staff and residents, prospects, or their family members or representatives, as necessary; builds and maintains strong working relationships with management team.

In connection with the district team, develops and implements business plan to become a preferred senior living community in the local market and creates, analyzes, and executes annual operating and capital budgets; reviews and manages community performance against goals; sets plans to improve or maintain performance to Company service and financial standards.

Acts as a hands-on leader who supervises, directs, and motivates community staff; provides assistance as needed. Encourages teamwork and collaboration and cultivates an inclusive community culture. Ensures community maintains appropriate staffing levels to meet the needs of residents and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Attracts, develops, engages, and retains associates in accordance with Company policies. Responsible for recruiting and hiring high quality and engaged associates and ensuring they are appropriately trained and developed to meet the needs of residents. Reviews promotions, development plans, disciplinary actions, and termination decisions ensuring consistency in the selection and retention of quality associates. Analyzes trends in recruiting, turnover, and retention to continually improve community performance.

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