Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Brookdale Columbia is looking for an Executive Director Specialist This leader is responsible for the community’s daily operations, associate relations, resident and resident family engagement and connection, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. Works with sales to drive sales results and foster a strong sales performance culture. Creates an inclusive community culture that provides high quality resident experiences and care and engages residents, families, and associates. WHY Brookdale- Our culture of compassionate and caring extends to everyone, our associates, our residents and their families. Our cornerstones of passion, courage, partnership and trust drive everything we do and come to lift every day in our communities. If you would like more information please contact Lisa Powers at [email protected] Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Responsibilities Proven, solution-minded leader and change agent with entrepreneurial spirit responsible for creating and executing a strategic turnaround business plan, in partnership with the district team, to grow revenue and to materially impact sales and profitability. Responsible for all operations within the community, interacting with staff and residents, prospects, or their family members, as necessary. Assesses local market and develops and implements a turnaround business plan to become the highest performing senior living community in the area. Creates, analyzes, and executes annual operating and capital budgets and holds department leaders accountable for department budgets. In partnership with District Director of Sales, provides strategy, support and vision to achieve sales and occupancy goals through effective business development efforts in the market. Builds and maintains strong working relationships with management team and encourages teamwork and collaboration; cultivates an inclusive community culture. Encourages and supports department leaders to attract, develop, engage, and retain associates in accordance with Company policies. Builds high degree of resident satisfaction and retention, maintaining positive resident relations. For assisted living or memory care communities, creates and maintains collaborative relationship with community clinical leader(s). Demonstrates a high degree of financial acumen as it relates to community operations. Identifies and builds positive relationships with local influencers and professionals to raise community profile. Works with maintenance and other appropriate department leaders to ensure buildings, grounds, and property are up to Company standards. Enforces current Company policies and procedures. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor. Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree required; or additional years of experience can be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Minimum of five years of operational leadership experience required, and three years of successful sales experience in a related industry strongly preferred. Proven record with high degree of initiative and urgency towards making significant improvement in meeting operational goals. Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements Must have a valid administrator license in states where required. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use. Knowledge and Skills Has significant knowledge of an advanced discipline with a working knowledge of related fields. Knowledge of sales and marketing principles. Excellent written and oral communications skills are essential. Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks is essential. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Standing Walking Sitting Use hands and fingers to handle or feel Reach with hands and arms Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk or hear Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections. Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr