Executive Director

Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy seniors and have a special heart for Memory Care? CountryHouse in Council Bluffs, IA, an Agemark Senior Living Community is hiring for an Executive Director ! For the sixth consecutive year;

we are certified #17 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services 2023! In this Executive Director position, you’ll be responsible for the entire operation of the community, including staff management, financial oversight, and building relationships with families and loved ones of residents.

Along with your team, you’ll also drive community involvement and share our story in the local area.

As the Executive Director of the community, the core of your job will build relationships with families, service providers, and staff to meet the needs of our residents.

You’ll lead the team to provide the award-winning, high-quality, consistent, and personalized services we’re known for in communities all across the U.S.

• Creating an environment where teamwork thrives. A teamwork-focused environment is vital to deliver the level of resident, family, & employee satisfaction that Agemark Residence & all Agemark communities are known for.
• Maintaining staffing levels. You’ll be involved with hiring, work allocation, onboarding, orientation, and training. You’ll set performance expectations and encourage a positive, family-like culture.
• Leading and empowering your management team. You’ll lead, manage, and mentor direct reports by evaluating performance outcomes, rewarding and recognizing excellent work, and recommending changes.

You’ll also grow and develop your direct reports for potential future opportunities.

Budgeting, financial management, and maintaining census. You’ll manage the budgets and partner with corporate accounting to ensure the ethical use of funds.

You will build relationships by working with your marketing / sales staff members to reach families seeking services for their loved ones and share what makes Agemark Residence a special, trustworthy place.

Collaborating with other Agemark properties. You’ll work cross-functionally with other Directors, leaders, and support teams from other Agemark communities across the U.

S. as well as the corporate team,

Executive Director's knowledge, skills, abilities, and requirements

• Must have previous senior living experience. Hands-on leadership style lead by example and show expectations.
• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years managing staff and budget in a relative field preferred.
• Comfortability using technology including different web-based software including MS Office 365.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to plan and prioritize in a complex environment. Attention to detail and dedication to constant improvement are needed.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization and in the local community.

We believe in taking care of our employees by offering comprehensive benefits :

• Choice of two health and dental plans, vision, employer-paid life, and many voluntary programs
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) savings plan with a company match of 50% up to the first 6%
• Unlimited PTO
• Company-provided Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary meal offered during shift
• Education assistance through a partnership with Bellevue University up to $10,500.00
• Licensure and certification company provided
• Employee Perks and Discount Programs including savings on hotels, rental cars, travel, entertainment, streaming services, electronics, eCommerce, and so much more
• Professional Development courses with opportunities for career advancement
• Referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Worldwide Travel Assistance
• Complimentary Will, POA, Advanced Directive, & Living Trust services-Mutual of Omaha
• Collaborative, fun, and respectful workplace
• Certified #17 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services 2023

Since 1987, at Agemark, we believe people heal and grow best when they feel like part of whole-person wellness involving mind, body, and spirit! It’s the foundation for our approach to senior care and it’s also how we choose, train, and care for our team.

Agemark Senior Living Communities embraces FOUR core values : Professionalism, Commitment, Integrity, and Compassion. If you believe in doing what feels right, advocate for our elderly community, and want to be part of our Great Place to Work, we would love to hear from you.

Be a part of our organization where it’s our job to create a purposeful life for our loved ones and be the change we all want to see in our world. EOE.

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