About this role
We are seeking a dynamic, mission-driven executive director to lead at The Avalon of Bloomfield Township. Our loved one deserves more than just care—they deserve a life filled with purpose and connection. At The Avalon, we combine compassionate support with vibrant, joy-filled daily experiences that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Here, every resident is empowered to flourish.
As an executive director, you will serve as a steward of this unique culture – balancing operational excellence with a deep commitment to lifelong learning, resident engagement, and collaborative partnership with our academic affiliate. This role offers a rare opportunity to blend best-in-class senior living leadership with an enriching university-based experience.
If you’re looking for an opportunity that is rewarding, inspiring, challenging, and fulfilling, apply today.
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: $105,000 - $122,000
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 Hearthwood Senior Living
The Oak of Bartlett offers a complete spectrum of lifestyle options for seniors of all ages, and at all stages of life. These options include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care Services, Short- and Long- Term Rehabilitation and Adult Day Services. The common thread that runs through our entire community is the emphasis on a gracious and caring way of life, compassion and respect for individual dignity, and a lifestyle designed to celebrate life, enhance and nurture the mind, body and spirit.
The Oaks at Bartlett is a 5-Star, CARF accredited Continuing Care and Rehabilitation Community where providing the best quality care to our residents is our priority and commitment. As a The Oaks at Bartleytt employee, you have the power to make a difference in the lives of others. Our rewarding work environment fosters teamwork and compassion. Our employees are our biggest assets, and we strive to provide each employee with a career path to success. As a Clare Oaks team member, a multitude of attractive benefits are available that include, but are not limited to, 401k with company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental and Flexible Spending Account. We are always looking to hire passionate, service-oriented individuals to be a part of our team.
What you'll do
- The Executive Director will lead and develop a high-performing leadership team while overseeing daily operations across all care units. They will ensure high standards of care and service delivery, maintaining financial performance and operational excellence.
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