Regional Vice President- Varcity

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for luxury hospitality, exceptional experiences, and operational excellence? Varcity by Western States Lodging & Management is seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Vice President to provide strategic leadership across our portfolio of university-affiliated retirement communities.

At Varcity, we're redefining what retirement living can look like. Our innovative approach combines the energy of university life with resort-inspired hospitality, wellness, lifelong learning, and meaningful connections. We believe retirement should be a time of exploration, purpose, and possibility, and we're looking for a leader who shares that vision.

As our Regional Vice President, you'll oversee the operational and financial success of multiple Varcity campuses, mentor Campus Executive Directors, cultivate strategic university partnerships, and ensure every location delivers an exceptional member experience. This is an opportunity to shape a growing brand while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our members and associates.

• Competitive Pay - $170,000 annually.

The starting rate is based on experience and qualifications. This position participates in our compensation program, which provides opportunities for future pay growth based on performance and career development.

• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
• Hotel discounts at select Western States Lodging & Management properties

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans plus Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Optional supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and other coverage options.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) and Vacation benefits

• Lead Regional Operations: Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across multiple Varcity campuses, ensuring consistent execution of company goals, brand standards, and service excellence.
• Develop Exceptional Leaders: Hire, coach, mentor, and support Campus Executive Directors while building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Drive Financial Success: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, labor management, revenue growth, occupancy performance, and expense management to achieve financial objectives.
• Elevate the Member
  
  Experience:
  
  Champion Varcity's luxury, resort-inspired hospitality standards across dining, wellness, concierge services, programming, maintenance, and campus operations.
• Bring the Varcity Vision to Life: Ensure the six pillars of Varcity's longevity ecosystem—environment, intellect, sleep, movement, connectedness, and nutrition—are thoughtfully integrated into everyday campus experiences.
• Strengthen University Partnerships: Collaborate with university leaders and strategic partners to create meaningful opportunities for lifelong learning, mentorship, athletics, arts, culture, and intergenerational engagement.
• Support Growth & Development: Lead operational readiness efforts for new campus openings, including staffing, service standards, occupancy development, and successful implementation of the Varcity operating model.
• Champion Operational Excellence: Maintain consistent operational practices, regulatory compliance, safety standards, and premium campus environments while identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Build a Strong Associate Culture: Partner with Human Resources and campus leadership to strengthen recruiting, retention, succession planning, associate development, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership: Work closely with WSLM leadership, Varcity Capital, university partners, and owners/investors to communicate performance, identify opportunities, and execute strategic initiatives.
• Be a Visible Brand Ambassador: Maintain an active presence throughout assigned campuses, building trusted relationships with members, families, associates, university representatives, and community partners.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Health Administration, Gerontology, Organizational Leadership, or a related field required; master's degree preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant executive leadership experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of…