Executive Director - Oro Valley, Arizona

The Ironwood at Oro Valley, Arizona, an Assisted Living & Memory Care Community part of Stellar Senior Living, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our community, team members, and the resident experience.

This is an opportunity for a proven senior living leader who understands that great results come from great people. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable supporting residents and families, developing leaders, managing operations, and driving financial performance.

What You'll Do:

Lead the Community - Serve as the face of the community and create an environment where residents, families, and team members feel valued, supported, and connected.

Develop Leaders - Build strong department heads, hold the team accountable, and provide coaching, support, and professional development. Success in this role requires developing people, not simply managing them.

Deliver Operational Excellence - Ensure exceptional resident care and service while maintaining compliance with quality standards and delivering a positive resident experience throughout the community.

Drive Sustainable Growth - Partner with sales and marketing leaders to maintain strong occupancy through community reputation, referral relationships, resident satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Manage the Business - Maintain full responsibility for financial performance, budgeting, labor management, and overall operational success. Understand how to balance mission, people, and financial stewardship.

Build Community Relationships - Develop and maintain relationships with referral partners, healthcare providers, residents, families, and community stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

• Successful leadership experience in assisted living, memory care, or a related senior healthcare setting
• Proven ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• Strong operational, financial, and business management skills
• Experience improving occupancy, resident satisfaction, and team engagement
• Ability to balance accountability with servant leadership
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Licensed Assisted Living Administrator (required)
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 (DOE) 
• Annual Bonus Opportunity: Up to $40,000
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Professional growth opportunities within a growing organization

About Stellar Senior Living: 

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families, and our employees." — Evrett Benton, CEO

Founded in 2012, Stellar Senior Living is a leading provider of assisted living and memory care communities throughout the Western United States. We believe exceptional resident experiences begin with exceptional leaders. Our Executive Directors play a critical role in creating communities where residents thrive, team members grow, and families have confidence in the care and services we provide.

If you are a servant leader who values people, accountability, and excellence, we would love to talk with you.++