Executive Director (Senior Living) Job Listing at Discovery Senior Living in Hoffman Estates, IL (Job ID 956300)

Description

Executive Director – Discovery Village Hoffman Estates 
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Compensation: $120,000 – $130,000 base + 20% bonus

Discovery Management Group is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our Discovery Village Hoffman Estates.

This is an exciting opportunity as this is a new community to Discovery Management Group where you will have the ability to shape culture and operations from the ground up as the first ED under our management with the backing of a strong capital partner!

This is a critical, new leadership role for a community in transition. Candidates must be comfortable in a 24/7 accountability leadership role with operational strength and ability to stabilize teams through the changeover.

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven leader who can:

• Drive occupancy growth and implement strategies to strengthen community performance.
• Build and foster a positive culture that inspires staff and promotes accountability in a respectful, collaborative way.
• Ensure operational excellence while providing high-quality care and service to residents and families.
• Lead with vision and energy, bringing fresh ideas to stabilize and grow the community.

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, one of the nation's largest senior living operators. With a focus on performance, innovation, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group manages and enhances senior living communities across the U.S., supporting more than 6,500 residents nationwide.

Your Role: Executive Director

As Executive Director, you'll serve as the strategic and operational leader of the community. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality services, strong financial performance, and a vibrant resident and team member experience. You will represent the community externally, foster internal collaboration, and lead by example through clear communication, compliance, accountability, and compassionate leadership.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with budgeted goals.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as [Manco Placeholder] and ownership standards.
• Maintain full responsibility for community financials, budgets, and operational performance metrics.
• Drive achievement of NOI, occupancy, and resident engagement targets.
• Monitor and manage operating costs, labor, and collections in alignment with financial expectations.

Customer-Focused Culture

• Champion a resident-centered model of care that prioritizes service, dignity, and engagement.
• Foster a supportive environment for residents, families, and team members alike.
• Support all program areas—clinical, memory care, dining, and life enrichment—with functional oversight.
• Hold regular Town Hall and/or Resident Council meetings, and ensure family communications and care plan reviews are consistent.

Team & Talent Development

• Provide visible leadership to department heads and community team members.
• Hire, train, develop, and coach staff to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
• Implement policies and procedures that promote compliance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Support an inclusive, collaborative, and performance-driven work culture.

Business Development & Sales Strategy

• Partner with the sales team to drive occupancy and maximize top-line revenue.
• Contribute to pricing strategy and evaluate local market trends to maintain competitive positioning.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within the community to support lead generation and referrals.
• Lead external business development strategy with clear accountabilities and measurable outcomes.

Assisted Living / Memory Care (as applicable)

• Ensure compliance with state AL/MC regulations, policies, and resident documentation.
• Lead monthly “at-risk” meetings and family engagement efforts.
• Oversee specialized programming (e.g., SHINE® Memory Care) to ensure effectiveness.
• Ensure wellness and care plans are properly implemented and tracked.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Director in senior living (AL/MC/IL).
• State-specific Administrator License/Certification required.
• Proven success in census growth, operational leadership, and financial management.
• Strong team leadership skills with experience in hiring, performance management, and coaching.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Medicaid (a plus, depending on state).
• Participation in rotating on-call schedule required.
• Manager on Duty (MOD) coverage required on evenings/weekends.

Why Join Us?

• Full benefits package available (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and more)
• Work in a purpose-driven, resident-first environment
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of residents and families

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growth opportunities, meals and uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-related benefits.

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living is one of the largest senior living operators in the U.S., with over 350 communities and 35,000 homes across nearly 40 states. Backed by three decades of award-winning experience, Discovery leads a family of companies—including Discovery Management Group, Integral Senior Living, Provincial Senior Living, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, LakeHouse Senior Living, Arvum Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, STAT Marketing, and Discovery at Home. With 19,000 dedicated employees and an innovative “Experiential Living” philosophy, Discovery is recognized for its leadership in performance, lifestyle customization, and senior living innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants: This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

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