Sonida Senior Living
Executive Director
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bluffton, South Carolina, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3-5+ years of Executive Director or senior leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality
- State-required Administrator license/certification (where applicable), or ability to obtain
- Proven track record of achieving occupancy, financial, and quality outcomes
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field
- Multi-department operational leadership experience
- Experience managing P&L for a senior living community
Full description
At Addison of Bluffton, a Sonida Senior Living community, we believe great leadership creates great living. We're seeking a purpose-driven Executive Director to lead our team in Bluffton, SC. Addison of Bluffton is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community serving approximately 74 residents.
As Executive Director, you'll own the overall success of the community — from resident experience and team leadership to financial performance and regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on leader who wants full ownership of a community's success.
Why Join the Sonida Family?
- The opportunity to lead a community and see the direct impact of your leadership every day
- Competitive salary plus a quarterly performance-based incentive
- A collaborative regional and corporate support structure invested in your success
- Career growth within a values-driven senior living organization
- A culture grounded in Sonida CARES — Communication, Accountability, Responsiveness, Empathy, and Service. It's not a poster on the wall; it's how we treat each other, our residents, and their families every day.
Job Responsibilities & Qualifications
Leadership & Operations
- Lead all aspects of community operations, ensuring quality, service, occupancy, and financial goals are met
- Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing community leadership team
- Ensure full regulatory compliance and adherence to company standards across all departments
- Set the tone for a culture of accountability, hospitality, and excellence
Resident Experience
- Ensure implementation of policies and procedures related to resident care, including timely, accurate assessments and service planning
- Oversee resident services, including coordination of independently contracted ancillary health care providers as requested by residents and families
- Support resident self-governance through the Resident Council and maintain communication with residents' designated agents
- Manage the community with a target of high customer satisfaction — promptly investigate complaints, report findings and recommendations, and ensure resolution
- Ensure compliance with all resident care regulations, including HIPAA, state regulations, and OSHA
- Maintain a professional demeanor with residents, families, referral sources, and the general public as a representative of the community and company
Sales & Community Growth
- Partner with the Director of Sales and sales team to develop and execute plans that meet occupancy targets