Traveling Executive Director

Traveling Executive Director Operations Specialist Senior Living StoryPoint Group Position requires extensive travel 90 or more throughout our communities in Illinois About the Role Were seeking a Traveling Executive Director Operations Specialist to support our senior living communities across Illinois This role provides hands on operational support fills in for leadership vacancies ensures compliance with regulations and drives performance improvement This is a dynamic travel based position where no two days are the same perfect for someone who thrives on variety problem solving and making a meaningful impact in senior living Qualifications Bachelors degree in healthcare administration Business or related field or equivalent experience preferredMinimum of 5 years of leadership experience in senior living healthcare or hospitality managementStrong understanding of regulatory standards in assisted living and memory careExceptional communication organizational and problem solving skillsWillingness and ability to travel up to 90 of the time; flexibility to work in diverse settings and manage shifting prioritiesProven experience in performance management budgeting and team developmentKey Responsibilities Operational Support & Leadership Coverage Provide hands on support to community leadership to ensure consistent high quality operations in all departmentsServe as interim coverage for key leadership roles such as Executive Director and Wellness Director during vacancies or extended absencesCollaborate with community leaders to implement systems and workflows that enhance operational efficiency and resident satisfactionRecruitment & Onboarding Assist with recruiting efforts by sourcing candidates via platforms like Indeed screening applicants conducting interviews and managing onboarding paperworkHelp ensure seamless onboarding of new hires and provide initial training to promote retention and performanceRegulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance Monitor communities to ensure compliance with all applicable local state and federal regulations including licensure and safety standardsConduct documentation audits and offer guidance to ensure best practices in care and service deliveryComplete Quarterly Excellence Reviews to identify operational strengths and areas for improvementPerformance Improvement & Strategic Projects Partner with community leadership to develop and implement action plans based on review findingsSupport the Regional Director of Operations with budget preparation cost control and financial performance analysisIdentify opportunities to improve financial outcomes without compromising quality of care or servicesAnalyze KPIs and operational metrics to identify trends and inform performance improvement strategiesTraining & Leadership Development Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to Executive Directors Wellness Directors and other department leadersSupport leadership transitions by assisting with the onboarding and training of new leaders to maintain consistent practices and standardsResident & Family Engagement Assist communities in maintaining high levels of resident and family satisfaction by promoting best practices in customer service and issue resolutionSpecial ProjectsLead or contribute to special initiatives including new community openings transitions software implementations and operational audits General Working Conditions This position entails standing for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate effectively with others sit stand walk and use hands to handle keyboard telephone paper files and other equipment and objects The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens The employee will occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others The noise level in the work environment is moderate Occasional travel to different locations may be required This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of the employees under herhis supervision The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty Equal Opportunity Employer SP2