Lead a community. Grow a team. Make a difference.
Nye Health Services is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Executive Director to lead The Meadows, our Assisted Living and Independent Living community in Norfolk, Nebraska.
We are looking for more than an administrator. We are looking for abusiness-minded leader, sales champion, culture builder, and community ambassadorwho can inspire a team, build strong relationships, drive occupancy, and fulfill our brand promise of a Helpful and Delightful Experience – Every Time.
If you enjoy being visible and engaged in the operation, developing people, building relationships, and creating an exceptional experience for residents and families, this could be the opportunity for you.
In This Role, You Will
Lead the Community
- Provide overall leadership for The Meadows, including operations, resident experience, team culture, financial performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Support a high-performing leadership team through clear expectations, coaching, accountability, and recognition.
- Address performance and team challenges with confidence, empathy, and consistency.
- Maintain a visible leadership presence and build strong relationships with residents, families, team members, and community partners.
- Partner with Nye leadership to implement organizational priorities, operational initiatives, and strategic projects.
Drive Sales & Occupancy
- Own the community's census and occupancy strategy and partner with sales and marketing to achieve budgeted occupancy.
- Build relationships with prospective residents, families, referral partners, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.
- Monitor leads, conversion, census trends, and market opportunities and take action to drive growth.
- Serve as a visible ambassador for The Meadows and strengthen its reputation within the Norfolk community.
Manage Business Performance
- Develop and manage the community operating budget and monitor revenue, labor, expenses, census, and other key performance indicators.
- Identify operational and financial opportunities and translate data into practical action plans.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and policies and provide leadership during surveys and inspections.
- Oversee community resources, purchasing, contracts, capital needs, safety, and quality improvement efforts.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a leader who combines operational expertise, sales ability, business acumen, and exceptional people leadership.
- Must meet Nebraska requirements to serve as an Assisted-Living Facility Administrator, including placement on the Nebraska Assisted-Living Facility Administrator Registry within the first six months.
- Leadership experience in senior living, assisted living, independent living, healthcare, hospitality, or a related service environment preferred.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in related fields is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
- Sales, census development, business development, or occupancy-growth experience preferred.
- Strong communication and change management skills with the ability to build alignment and successfully lead teams through change.
- Proven ability to develop, coach, and hold leaders and team members accountable.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with residents, families, team members, referral partners, and community stakeholders.
What's in It for You?
- Competitive compensation including an incentive opportunity.
- Low-premium medical insurance options.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Opportunity to participate in a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) plan.
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
- A meaningful opportunity to impact residents, families, and team members every day.
- A culture built around our mission.
About Nye Health Services
Founded in 1989, Nye Health Services is a family-owned Nebraska organization committed to creating exceptional environments where people can live, work, and thrive.
Today, Nye serves communities across Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, Norfolk, and surrounding areas with dedicated team members who believe in our mission and values.
We believe great leadership is purposeful, personal, and present in the operation. Our leaders know their people, understand their business, build strong relationships, and make a difference every day.
We give passionate people a purpose.
Nye Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,