About this role
We are seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Executive Director to lead The Clarendale at Bellevue Place. Clarendale is a welcoming resort-style community, focused on connected living, with exceptional amenities and hospitality.
Experience is Everything.
At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing leadership team and staff.
- Oversee daily operations across all care units including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- Ensure high standards of care, service delivery, and resident satisfaction
- Implement and maintain policies, procedures, and best practices to support operational excellence.
- Maintain responsibility for financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, expense control, and revenue optimization
- Monitor occupancy, labor, and operating metrics to ensure sustainability and growth
- Effectively interface with the Board of Directors by providing regular updates, strategic insights, and operational oversight
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field.
- 5+ years of senior leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or related service industry.
- Proven experience leading teams, managing budgets, driving operational results.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting senior living communities.
- Experience working in a rental community is strongly preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Industry Leader.
- Inclusive & collaborative culture.
- Top Workplace USA.
- Top Workplace Iowa.
- Charity and community involvement.
- Outstanding advancement opportunities.
- Ongoing career development.
Benefits
Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.
Our Commitment
LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com
Additional Information
Travel frequency: 10-15%
Estimated Salary: $130,000 - $141,000
The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.
A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.
LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Other facts
About Autumn Leaves
Family owned and operated since 2008, J&M Family Management, LLC, operates Autumn Leaves® memory care communities throughout the United States, while also owning and maintaining the brand. Additionally, J&M partners with other owners to manage other senior living properties, including assisted living and independent living communities. J&M’s principals are highly experienced in all aspects of real estate as well as management of senior living, apartments, and hospitality.
About Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves® is solely dedicated to serving those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Autumn Leaves provides exceptional care and award-winning programming in a safe and comfortable environment where residents can thrive with dignity and purpose. An acknowledged leader in memory care, Autumn Leaves combines clinical expertise, dementia-trained staff, and heartfelt compassion to promote calm, cognition, and meaningful living for our residents. For more information, please visit AutumnLeaves.com.
What you'll do
- The Executive Director will lead and develop a high-performing leadership team while overseeing daily operations across various care units. They will ensure high standards of care and service delivery, maintain financial performance, and interface with the Board of Directors.
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