Job Description
Assistant Executive Director - Assisted Living
Stellar Senior Living – Broadway Proper
Full-Time
Assistant Executive Director - Senior Living Community
We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and mission-driven Assistant Executive Director to join our team at a large senior living community. Come join a team of tenured, dedicated, smart, and compassionate professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the lifestyle they deserve.
Who we are
"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." – Evrett Benton, CEO
If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further!
Stellar Senior Living is a premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012, we have experienced consistent growth, adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us.
This community is one of Stellar Senior Living’s vibrant senior living communities, serving residents in an active environment full of connection, care, and opportunity.
What we offer
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- A growing company with opportunities for advancement
- Medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, and full benefits package
- On-demand pay – access earned wages when you need them
- Training, development, and leadership growth opportunities
Job Description
The Assistant Executive Director supports the Executive Director in leading daily operations of a senior living community. This role helps oversee staff, resident services, financial performance, compliance, and overall community success.
The AED is a hands-on leader who ensures the community runs smoothly, delivers high-quality resident care, and meets financial and operational goals. In the absence of the Executive Director, the AED assumes full responsibility for community operations.
This position is also designed as a leadership development role for individuals preparing to become an Executive Director.
Responsibilities
- Assist in leading daily operations of the community across all departments
- Support employee hiring, on-boarding, training, and performance management
- Assist with payroll, HR functions, and employee relations
- Help monitor budgets, financial reporting, and operational performance
- Participate in resident, family, and staff meetings
- Support occupancy, sales, and marketing efforts to achieve community goals
- Help ensure compliance with all state, federal, and company regulations
- Assist in resolving resident and family concerns in a professional manner
- Support safety programs, emergency preparedness, and risk management efforts
- Participate in quality assurance, care coordination, and resident service meetings
- Assist with capital projects, vendors, and facility improvements as needed
- Serve as acting Executive Director in their absence
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent leadership experience)
- 2+ years of leadership or management experience, preferably in senior living or healthcare
- Experience in HR, payroll, and operational management required
- Strong financial and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must be dependable, flexible, and a strong problem solver
- Passion for working with seniors and supporting a resident-centered culture
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stellar Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Applicants may be subject to background checks and drug screening where permitted by law. Individuals with a history of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment in a healthcare setting are not eligible for employment in this role.