Job Description

Schedule: Full Time | Monday - Friday | 8am to 4:30pm

Join Vivie and help us create meaningful impact! As an Executive Director, you’ll oversee the daily operations of our senior living community, lead a passionate team, and ensure an exceptional experience for residents and families. We’re looking for a dynamic leader with qualifications such as senior living management experience, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to foster a positive, resident-centered environment.

At Vivie, we value our people and offer a competitive pay range of $90,000 to $110,000 (salaried exempt) based on qualifications, experience, and location. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, leadership training, and wellness programs.

Let’s grow together—apply now and discover the difference you can make at Vivie!

Vivie is an equal opportunity employer.

As an Executive Director, you will:

• Oversee Operations & Strategic Planning – Lead daily operations, budgeting, and strategic planning for the campus, ensuring financial and operational targets are met.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Quality Standards – Oversee MDH surveys, OHFC compliance, and regulatory updates, ensuring staff are well-informed and maintaining the highest standards of care.
• Lead & Develop Teams – Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate department managers and staff, fostering a work environment focused on productivity, morale, and professional growth.
• Support Census & Sales Growth – Collaborate with the sales team to drive inquiries, meet census goals, and support strategic growth initiatives.
• Foster Communication & Community Engagement – Serve as a primary contact for residents, families, and staff, ensuring clear, transparent communication. Represent Vivie in the broader community through industry events and outreach efforts.
• Drive Quality & Performance Improvement – Develop and track benchmarks for quality improvement, staying ahead of direct care trends to enhance outcomes and cost efficiency.
• Other Duties as Assigned – Assist in special projects as needed. Contribute board agenda items when requested. Attend in-service training and other work-related meetings as required (some may require travel). The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature of work and are not necessarily all inclusive.

This job also requires:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred.
• LALD licensure in the state of Minnesota required.
• Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) license must be obtained within one (1) year of starting.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, or senior care operations.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations for skilled nursing and assisted living settings.
• Ability to pass state mandated background checks.
• Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to ensure effective communication with staff, residents, and visitors.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Salary, exempt
• Department: Administration
• Leadership Received: Regional Director of Operations
• Division: Corporate
• Travel Requirements: No
• This role does include supervisory responsibilities.

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