Campus Administrator/ Executive Director at Cassia – Des Moines, Iowa

Valley View Village, a Cassia community, is hiring a Campus Administrator/ Executive Director to lead our team! We are a mission-driven, nonprofit senior community that provides housing, health care, and community-based services to older generations and helps residents live the lives that most inspire them. Our community is in Des Moines, IA and offers many services including Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Transitional Care and Memory Care. We are proud of our excellent survey results for resident care as well as high scores from residents and staff.

With support from the Cassia Home Office, you will oversee daily functions of our senior care community and lead staff, build referral relationships, and market services. Our ideal candidate has an active administrator’s license and leadership experience in older adult services is preferred. We’re looking for someone who has a strong commitment to serving older adults, excellent people and financial management skills, and the ability to interface effectively with families and residents. This person will also have excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop employees at all levels at our campus.

Position Type: Full-Time, benefits eligible position

Location: 2571 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Campus Administrator/ Executive Director Responsibilities:

• Create an environment that encourages teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, and encourage the development of the team to work together to provide excellent care for our residents.
• Oversee daily functions performed by staff members at the campus to ensure compliance is being carefully followed by the employees.
• Communicate with management team changes in census, staffing rations, and new developments in the community.
• Submit an annual budget and work with philanthropy for additional ways to support the campus.
• Manage turnover and solidify recruitment initiatives, orientation, training, and staff development.
• Monitor departments’ activities, clearly communicate policies, evaluate and provide feedback in timely fashion.
• Ensure the building and property is properly maintained and that the work areas are safe or orderly for staff and residents.
• Oversee the Director of Housing who works with staff and assisted living residents
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Campus Administrator/ Executive Director Qualifications:

• Must have current IA Administrator's licensure.
• Management or leadership experience in a skilled nursing care setting is preferred.
• Competencies in healthcare operations, risk management, regulatory compliance.
• Experience with complex medical care coordination.
• Working knowledge of HR responsibilities, including employee engagement and basic employment law principles.
• Strong desire to lead through and with others using interpersonal skills that promote employee engagement.

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Pet Insurance

About Us:

Valley View Village is a continuum of care campus located on 16 sprawling acres. Our campus takes pride in winning the blue-ribbon award for excellent infection control as well as receiving the 2025 Customer Experience Award in multiple categories. At Valley View Village, you'll often hear laughter filling our halls. We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work. Staff enjoy a work-life balance, food discounts, and connecting with our amazing residents.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.valleyviewvillage.org

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.