Executive Director

The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'.

We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional, caring, and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE, just as our residents do.

Why The Waters?

• Full array of benefits (medical, dental, vision) available the first of the month following the date of hire
• Company paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Company provided HSA contribution PLUS matching dollars
• Healthy Savings and Rewards Programs
• Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
• Generous PTO Policy-Available for use on day 1
• 401K Match Automatically fully vested

Position Summary & Primary Responsibilities:

The Executive Director plans, organizes, and directs the day to day business operations of the community. This

position has accountability for budgeting and financial management, as well as all community business and

hospitality services, including customer relations, concierge, food and beverage, active life, health and

wellbeing, and environmental services. Together they ensure seamless integration of gracious living, hospitality

and a commitment to unsurpassed holistic care and wellbeing.

The Executive Director is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, utilizing courtesy, dignity, and

respect in all of the following responsibilities:

Leads, implements, sustains and rewards a culture of wellbeing, teamwork, and respect for residents

and team members

Along with the home office and community leadership teams, hires, retains, and leads a team of health

care, hospitality and business team members

Along with leaders from other Waters' communities, works closely with corporate operations to develop

and implement streamlined and consistent processes across the enterprise

Manages community budget, including labor standards and community level expenses, understands and

manages profit-loss statements, maximizes revenues and manages expenses

Along with the Senior Living Consultant, ensures revenue and occupancy goals are achieved

Supports the Director of Health and Wellbeing in financial, human resources, and customer service areas

Works closely with food and beverage leadership to ensure high quality and exceptional customer

service and ambience in our restaurant and café

Addresses escalated resident or guest complaints to ensure the highest level of customer service

Works with other community leaders to coordinate and manage special events

Along with other leaders, manages and carries out inspections of community/services, ensures

compliance with licensing laws, health and safety, and other statutory regulations

Ensures effective security systems and regular testing of emergency procedures for the community in

partnership with the Environmental Services Manager

Education & Experience

Currently licensed as an Licensed Assisted Living Director in the state of Minnesota, or ability to obtain

required

Bachelor's degree in health care, hospitality services, finance, or related field preferred

Minimum of three years' of relevant experience in customer-oriented leadership

Previous experience in senior services preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Possess compassion for and commitment to hospitality and service in elderly care

Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, profit and loss statements, maximize revenue and manage

expenses

Commitment to customer service and team member/ resident wellbeing

Strong leadership and management skills, including effective relationship building, business acumen and

communication

Must exhibit a high degree of initiative and creativity, strong judgment, and professional ethics

Strong organizational skills, with experience in negotiating and working toward mutually beneficial

solutions

Highly proficient using Microsoft Office

Ability to analyze and communicate financial information in a concise, professional manner

The Waters is an equal opportunity employer proudly committed to a diverse workforce. The Waters participates in E-Verify.