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Ciela, the upcoming Premier Modern Aging Community in Pacific Palisades, is seeking an Executive Director. At Ciela, we challenge the stereotypes of assisted living. Our community is designed to provide residents the opportunity to age better. A place for people who live on their own terms, who make their own decisions, who value their freedom, and intend to keep it - no matter their age. This is a time for rejuvenation, and joyful exploration of new possibilities. A life lived at Ciela is supported by a community team that is focused on the principles of purpose, community, environment, joy, and movement.

What to expect...

Our Executive Director will manage day-to-day operations of the community and fosters positive working relationships with all residents, resident family members, employees, and the business community. If you are kind, compassionate and have a genuine desire to make meaningful connections with our residents, a Cadence Living community may be the place for you.

What Cadence Living has to offer you?

• Competitive salary, training, and opportunities to learn new skills and grow!
• An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice
• Heath, Dental, and Vision insurance for full-time employees with choices of affordable plans (BCBS) for Employee, Child, Family, and/or Spouse
• Basic Life Insurance covered by the employer
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation & Sick days
• Paid Holidays off for all full- and part-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement - we will help with the cost of your certification classes!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Generous Retention Bonus Program
• Free meals at work, and more!

What will you do as a Executive Director?

• On site executive for all operations, acting as contact for all staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies and the public.

• Supervises, directs, and motivates all department directors, supervisors and staff. Maintains training and morale.
• Maintains high degree of resident satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality services.
• Leads the development and implementation of all sales and operations strategies and tactics for the community consistent with Cadence Senior Living's objectives.
• Understand the community's care regulations and support the resident care program by regularly meeting with the Resident Services Director to discuss and address concerns of the department.
• Executes renewal - retention program with existing residents through a proactive program with the highest renewal rate possible.
• Manages budget and cash flow, maintain budget accountability, aggressively anticipate and minimize negative budget variances and deficits.
• Provides leadership for staff and residents; pro-actively solves problems and issues.
• Acts as main property contact for a Cadence Senior Living corporate staff, maintaining positive relationships.
• Maintains current departmental policies, procedures and licenses, in accordance with company, Federal, State and local requirements.
• Reviews hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions and termination of employment of employees with attention paid to consistency in the selection and retention of quality personnel.

• Maintains buildings, grounds and property through the oversight of preventative maintenance systems and programs, and frequent inspections

If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:

• Positive team player attitude and love working with people!
• Must be a Licensed Administrator (if required by state regulations) in good standing and/or meet all applicable federal and state license requirements.
• 5+ years' experience in retirement housing, hospitality, health care management or other related fields.
• Successful history of building teams and meeting financial goals.
• Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel and Word.
• High degree of accuracy in all assignments; ability to manage time effectively, work with numerous interruptions.
• Strong in initiative, good judgment; employs professional ethics; has a pleasant manner, good communication skills and the ability to motivate.
• Capacity to work evenings and/or weekends, and on call 24/7.
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Capability to become licensed as an administrator for assisted living within a prescribed timeframe in states requiring such a license. Previous experience working in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), or Senior Living experience a plus!

Become part of our family and find your Cadence!