Executive Director

Lake Forest Place, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045, USA

$  to $ Annually (Based on years of experience)

Lake Forest Place | Full Time | Administration Department | 8am-4pm| M-F Onsite

Are you looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths, and best self as a Executive Director
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At Lake Forest Place, you’ll join a mission‑driven community where employees work together to deliver a truly personalized experience for our residents. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and we’re searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment.

If you’re someone who enjoys making a difference, building meaningful connections, and contributing to a workplace centered on wellness, independence, joy, and security, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why YOU Will Love Working With Us

A Supportive, People‑Centered Culture

We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, a certification that reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace for all team members.

Comprehensive Benefits That Care for You

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, Wellhub, and onsite fitness
• Financial Security: PTO rollover/sellback, 403(b) with match, commuter benefits, financial counseling
• Peace of Mind: Life insurance, disability coverage, EAP support
• Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, scholarships, mentorship, and career pathways
• Community & Connection: Engagement events and 24/7 chaplain counseling for emotional/spiritual support

Position Overview

The Executive Director provides visible, mission-driven leadership for Presbyterian Living' Community and is accountable for delivering exceptional resident experiences while ensuring operational excellence, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and leadership accountability. The Executive Director fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement and is responsible for translating organizational strategies into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Planning
  • Work collaboratively with the Corporate Leadership to implement the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Presbyterian Living.
  • Develop and execute community annual goals and objectives in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer.
  • Lead strategic initiatives that support growth, resident satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial sustainability.
• Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
  • Build and sustain a high-performing leadership team through clear expectations, coaching, accountability, and succession planning.
  • Foster a culture characterized by ownership, transparency, collaboration, and timely follow-through.
  • Address performance concerns proactively and consistently.
• Develop operating and capital budgets in partnership with the COO and VP of Finance.
• Maintain accountability for achieving revenue and expense targets.
• Ensure department leaders understand and are accountable for their budgets and key performance indicators.
• Census and Marketing
  • Achieve annual census goals across all levels of care.
  • Monitor trends and proactively respond to changing occupancy conditions.
  • Partner with Sales and Marketing leaders to maximize occupancy and strengthen market position.
• Operations Management
  • Maintain systems, policies, and procedures that ensure regulatory compliance, resident safety, and employee wellbeing.
  • Promote operational consistency and standardization aligned with Presbyterian Living policies and service standards.
  • Establish clear operational expectations and monitor performance through rounding, audits, and management reviews.
• Clinical Oversight
  • Partner closely with the Medical Director, Health Care Administrator, VP of Clinical Services, and COO to ensure a culture of clinical excellence.
  • Support development of comprehensive clinical and wellness programs consistent with organizational philosophy.
  • Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Hospitality and Resident Experience
  • Foster a culture of hospitality and service excellence that delivers exceptional experiences for residents, families, guests, and employees.
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