This is a high-impact Executive Director position overseeing the overall operations, financial performance, regulatory compliance, resident satisfaction, and strategic growth of a large Life Plan Community (CCRC) in Freehold, NJ. The Executive Director functions as the senior operational leader of the community, serving as the "General Manager " of the campus while partnering closely with the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, and corporate leadership team to drive operational excellence, census growth, financial performance, resident satisfaction, and long-term strategic initiatives. Overview • Executive Director responsible for overall community operations, financial performance, compliance, resident experience, and strategic planning. • Reports directly to the President & CEO of FellowshipLIFE and works closely with corporate leadership. • Serves as the primary operational leader responsible for implementing FellowshipLIFE's culture, expectations, processes, and accountability standards within the community. • Directs key operational leaders. • Operates within a multi-site organizational structure and collaborates closely with corporate departments including Finance, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, and Operations. • Presents regularly to the Board of Directors and provides ongoing updates regarding community performance, goals, and strategic initiatives. • Participates in bi-weekly leadership meetings focused on execution, goal achievement, operational performance, and strategy alignment. • Responsible for developing, managing, and owning the community budget with support from corporate finance. The Executive Director is accountable for expense management, revenue growth, forecasting, and overall financial stewardship. • Serves as a highly visible leader within the community through routine resident interaction, monthly resident coffee chats, quarterly town halls with residents and team members, and frequent presence throughout the campus. • Partners with corporate teams on capital improvement projects such as renovations and new amenity enhancements. • Supports occupancy and sales efforts by ensuring strong operational execution, exceptional community presentation, and effective apartment turnover management. • Position requires a highly engaged leadership approach and a 24/7 ownership mindset. While schedules are flexible, the Executive Director is expected to maintain a strong onsite presence, visibility, and accessibility to residents, staff, and leadership. Requirements • 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within Senior Living, Life Plan Communities (CCRCs), Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, Healthcare Operations, Hospitality, or similarly complex service environments. • Prior Executive Director experience preferred but not required. • Strong Associate Executive Directors, Campus Administrators, Licensed Nursing Home Administrators, Dining Leaders, Financial Leaders, or other operational leaders with demonstrated leadership progression will be considered. • Experience leading multi-department operations with responsibility for budgets, staffing, compliance, customer satisfaction, and organizational performance. • Demonstrated success driving accountability, building culture, implementing change, and improving operational performance. • Experience working within larger organizations where corporate processes, standards, and strategic objectives must be effectively executed at the community level. • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue enhancement, census management, and expense control. • Experience supporting renovations, facility improvements, and community enhancement projects preferred. Education • Bachelor's degree required. • Master's degree preferred but not required. Leadership Competencies • Self-starter who can independently drive results, identify opportunities, and execute initiatives. • Highly visible and resident-focused leader who enjoys being present throughout the community rather than managing solely from an office. • Exceptional communicator capable of building trust with residents, families, staff, corporate leadership, and Board members. • Strong change-management capabilities with the ability to lead organizational transition while maintaining employee engagement and resident satisfaction. • Confident decision-maker who can balance resident needs with the overall operational and financial interests of the community. • Proven ability to hold leaders and department teams accountable while fostering a positive and collaborative culture. • Strategic thinker capable of balancing operations, financial performance, resident experience, growth initiatives, and long-term organizational objectives. • Timely, responsive, and highly organized with strong follow-through and execution skills. • Executive presence with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholder groups. • Comfortable operating in a visible leadership role requiring flexibility beyond traditional business hours when community needs arise.