Executive Director in Paris, Illinois at The Arbor at Edgar Oaks

Executive Director (Senior Living)

The Arbor at Edgar Oaks

Location: Paris, IL

Compensation: Competitive Base + Bonus + Ownership/Equity Opportunity

Lead Like an Owner. Build Something That Matters.

The Arbor at Edgar Oaks is seeking a bold, driven Executive Director ready to step beyond the traditional role and operate as the CEO of a boutique senior living community.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside an engaged ownership group and help shape the future of the community—not just manage it.

If you are a high-performing leader who thrives in a sales-driven, hospitality-focused, and results-oriented environment, this role was built for you.

Why This Role Stands Out

- Operate as the CEO of the community

- Direct partnership with ownership (no red tape)

- Equity/ownership opportunity tied to performance

- High autonomy with real decision-making authority

- Ability to directly impact culture, census, and financial success

What You’ll Do

- Drive census growth and sales performance with urgency and strategy

- Lead a best-in-class resident experience rooted in hospitality and care

- Build and maintain a high-performing, accountable team culture

- Ensure strong quality, compliance, and operational excellence

- Manage financial performance with an ownership mindset

- Serve as the face of the community with families, partners, and stakeholders

Who You Are

- Experienced leader in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality

- Strong track record in occupancy growth and team leadership

- Entrepreneurial mindset—you think like an owner, not an employee

- Passionate about resident experience and customer service

- Confident decision-maker who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Growth

- Competitive base salary

- Performance-based bonus

- Equity/ownership opportunity

- Long-term growth with a forward-thinking ownership group

Apply If You’re Ready To…

Step into a role where your leadership truly matters, your voice is heard, and your success is shared.

• Licensure: Current state administrator licensure of certification (required) or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of employment; Must maintain certification throughout employment.
• Maintain an active state of Illinois nursing license (LPN or RN), preferred
• Education: Bachelor's degree is preferred. Relevant fields of study often include Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Gerontology, Nursing or similar disciplines providing a foundation in healthcare management and leadership.
• Experience: Must be at least 21 years of age and have a strong track record of successfully managing, leading, and developing teams in a senior living management role.
• Minimum of three years of management experience in a senior living, healthcare or long-term care environment including a minimum of two years management working with persons with dementia.
• Interpersonal Skills: Possess strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with residents, their families, team members, and the local community
• Knowledge: A deep understanding of healthcare regulations, medical terminology, and med management protocol, compliance, and standards is crucial to ensure that the facility operates within legal and ethical boundaries.
• Commitment to each resident’s well-being and staff development.
• Prior experience in staff recruitment, training and development is strongly preferred.
• Health: Must clear TB and Health Evaluation, and any other health requirements as required by the State of Illinois Department of Health and Environment rules and regulations.

Driving:

• Submission and possession of a valid in-state driver’s license is required.
• An MVR will be processed in accordance with The Arbor’s policies.

Background Check and Drug Screening:

• Meet initial and ongoing requirements of the Health Care Worker Background Check Act
• Pass drug screening in accordance with The Arbor's policies

Physical Requirements:

Ability to maneuver.

Ability to remain in a stationary position.

Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.

Ability to operate telephone.

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Ability to occasionally lift and transfer residents.

Ability to access and produce information from the computer.

Ability to understand written information.

Ability to see near and far with good depth perception.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.