Executive Director

Description

The Executive Director (ED) is the senior on‑site leader, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Aventur. The ED is responsible for the overall strategic and operational performance of the Continuing Care Retirement Community, which includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Operating within a mission‑driven, not‑for‑profit framework, the ED ensures the delivery of high‑quality resident‑centered services, sound financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, team development, and strong community relationships.

The ED partners closely with the Chief Operating Officer to align local operations with the parent organization’s strategic objectives, values, and policies.

• Provide visionary leadership for all campus operations, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and long‑term strategic goals.
• Develop and implement annual operating plans, performance goals, and long‑range initiatives.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, resident‑centered service, and ethical behavior.
• Serve as liaison between the community and the parent organization, communicating performance, needs, risks, and opportunities.
• Will attend scheduled meetings and work with the standing committees and department directors to discuss operations, report on status and progress, and ensure meeting minutes are posted on the Board portal in a timely manner.
• Will work with the Development Director of the People of Faith Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) to discuss relevant needs and improvements that may be supported by the Foundation. Will attend scheduled meetings and ensure meeting minutes are posted to the Board portal in a timely manner.
• Will work with the Board of Trustees, according to the Community Bylaws, publish calendar of meetings, attend meetings and ensure meeting minutes are posted to the Board portal in a timely manner.
• Will work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees and the President of the Foundation to develop meeting agendas and facilitate the strategy of both organizations.

• Direct daily operations across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, ensuring all services meet or exceed quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the Leadership Team and day‑to‑day operations of the community.
• Ensure emergency preparedness plans are maintained, updated, and executed effectively.
• Implement and lead continuous improvement efforts, optimizing processes, systems ensuring efficient operations, and resident experience.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing senior living, healthcare, and not‑for‑profit administration.
• Maintain licensure requirements for Assisted Living and Memory Care programs.
• Oversee health and safety initiatives, quality assurance metrics, audit readiness, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies, media and legal entities.

• Oversee development, implementation, and monitoring of annual budgets in partnership with the (Chief Operating Officer, Aventur) COO and Aventur finance leadership.
• Ensure effective revenue cycle management, cost control, occupancy strategies, and stewardship of community assets.
• Analyze financial performance trends and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Support fundraising and development initiatives as appropriate in collaboration with the parent organization.
• Will work with department heads to prepare annual operational and capital budgets to present to the Finance Committee and ensure meeting minutes are posted on the Board portal in a timely manner.

• Ensure residents receive high‑quality, person‑centered care and services that enhance quality of life and promote independence.
• Maintain strong resident and family communication through meetings, forums, and open‑door policies.
• Oversee resident satisfaction initiatives and implement solutions to address concerns.
• Promote resident dignity, respect, autonomy, and community involvement.