Executive Director at LCS

Date: 1 day ago
City: Bradenton, FL
Salary: $171,000 - $214,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

LCS is seeking an experienced executive director to oversee the overall operations of Freedom Village of Bradenton. Freedom Village is in the heart of Bradenton, Florida, is close to well-known islands, keys and beaches, and 30 minutes from downtown Sarasota and is now recognized as a 2025 America’s best CCRCs by Newsweek & Statista.

As an executive director, you will serve as a steward of this unique culture – balancing operational excellence with a deep commitment to lifelong learning, resident engagement, and collaborative partnership with our academic affiliate. This role offers a rare opportunity to blend best-in-class senior living leadership with an enriching university-based experience.

If you’re looking for an opportunity that is rewarding, inspiring, challenging, and fulfilling, apply today.

Experience Is Everything.

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing leadership team and staff.
  • Oversee daily operations across all care units including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
  • Ensure high standards of care, service delivery, and resident satisfaction
  • Implement and maintain policies, procedures, and best practices to support operational excellence.
  • Maintain responsibility for financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, expense control, and revenue optimization
  • Monitor occupancy, labor, and operating metrics to ensure sustainability and growth
  • Effectively interface with the Board of Directors by providing regular updates, strategic insights, and operational oversight

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of senior leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or related service industry.
  • Proven experience leading teams, managing budgets, driving operational results.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting senior living communities.
  • Experience leading multi-level care communities.
  • Experience working in a large life plan community is strongly preferred.

Why Join Us?

Industry Leader.

Inclusive & collaborative culture.

Top Workplace USA.

Top Workplace Iowa.

Charity and community involvement.

Outstanding advancement opportunities.

Ongoing career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.

Our Commitment

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com

Additional Information

Travel frequency: 10-15%

Estimated Salary: $171,000 - $214,000

The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

a Post-offer Background Check, Including References Is Required.

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPROTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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