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At Pegasus Senior Living, we are united by our passion to celebrate and enhance the lives of our residents with kindness and integrity. We strive to create a lifestyle that is vibrant, joyful, and unexpected — and it starts with strong, dedicated leadership at every community.
About the Role:
The Landing at Queensbury is seeking an experienced Executive Director to provide proactive leadership, overall direction, and management of all aspects of our community. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in senior living operations and a deep understanding of the regulatory, clinical, and resident-care intricacies that come with leading an assisted living and/or memory care community.
Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, the Executive Director will be responsible for day-to-day operations including service provision, financial performance, human resources, licensure compliance, clinical oversight, sales, marketing, and census development. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is passionate about creating exceptional experiences for residents, families, and team members alike.
What You'll Do
- Champion the Pegasus mission, vision, and culture within your community
- Partner with Executive Leadership to develop strategic business plans and operating budgets that drive financial performance
- Lead, mentor, and hold the community leadership team accountable for achieving operational and organizational goals
- Recruit, hire, train, and retain a high-performing leadership team
- Oversee quality initiatives to ensure continuous improvement across all aspects of care delivery
- Maintain full compliance with licensure, accreditation, and all local, state, and federal regulations
- Be a visible, engaged presence in the community — spending meaningful time daily with residents and team members
- Drive sales and census development through active participation in sales activities and partnership with the Sales Director
- Serve as a trusted resource for residents, families, and associates
- Build positive relationships with the broader community, including referral sources and local business leaders
What You Bring
- A genuine passion for serving and advocating for seniors
- 3-5+ years of management experience in senior living (assisted living and/or memory care strongly preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred
- Valid Administrator license
- Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, P&Ls, and operating expenses
- Working knowledge of senior living regulations, risk management, and best practices
- Proven track record of improving key performance metrics: safety, quality of care, resident satisfaction, and employee engagement
- Healthcare or senior living sales experience preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varying schedules as needed
Why Pegasus Senior Living?
- Competitive salary plus bonus potential of up to 25% of annual salary based on achieving community performance targets
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career growth opportunities within a growing organization
- A supportive, mission-driven culture where you're known by name
Ready to lead with heart and expertise? Apply today.
At Pegasus Senior Living, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inspiring, professional environment that reflects excellence — for our residents and our team.
The salary range for this position is $84,7000 to 120,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Pegasus Senior Living (PSL) offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work-life balance, Employee assistance program.(all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)., Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. No matter where or when you begin a career with Pegasus Senior Living, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.