Carriage Crossing Senior Living, Arcola, is looking for an experienced Executive Director to oversee all operations, functions, and activities for its Assisted Living and Memory Care community. You will be the face of the organization, responsible for giving the proper strategic direction and implementing a high-quality vision. An excellent executive director is an influential manager with the ability to lead and motivate. They have great communication skills and take a holistic approach to manage the organization’s operations. The goal is to manage and lead the organization towards the realization of its mission, that our residents will LIVE A LIFE THEY LOVE.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies aiming to promote the organization’s mission and “voice”
- Create complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directors
- Build an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to department managers.
- Ensure adherence to the organization’s daily activities and long-term plans to establish policies and legal guidelines.
- Forge and maintain relations of trust with shareholders, partners, and external licensing authorities.
- Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile
- Review reports by subordinate managers to acquire an understanding of the organization’s financial and non-financial position
- Devise remedial actions for any identified issues and conduct crisis management when necessary
Skills
Proven experience as executive director or in other managerial positionExperience in developing & executive strategies and plans for day-to-day operationsAbility to apply successful networking techniques.Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performanceIn-depth knowledge of corporate governance principles and managerial best practicesAn analytical mind capable of “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problemsOutstanding organization and leadership abilitiesExcellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills