Senior Executive Director
Lifespace Communities
Delray Beach, FL · Posted September 10, 2026
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About the job
Community: Abbey Delray South
Address: 1717 Homewood Blvd
Delray Beach, Florida 33445
Pay Range $169,200.00-$245,300.00+ Annual
Lead the Business. Develop Leaders. Elevate Performance.
Lifespace Communities is seeking an accomplished Senior Executive Director to provide strategic leadership for one of our communities, driving operational excellence, financial performance, occupancy growth, resident experience, regulatory compliance, and leadership effectiveness.
This is more than an Executive Director role. We’re looking for a proven senior living executive who can lead through leaders, develop executive talent, drive results, and create a culture of accountability and high performance.
What You’ll Do
Provide executive leadership across operations, finance, sales, occupancy, resident experience, quality, and compliance.
Mentor and develop the Executive Director and senior leadership team.
Drive financial, operational, and occupancy performance using data, disciplined execution, and clear accountability.
Partner with Sales & Marketing to accelerate lead conversion, move-ins, retention, and growth.
Lead performance improvement and turnaround strategies when results are below expectations.
Strengthen leadership capability, succession planning, and organizational alignment.
Make timely, decisive decisions while keeping residents and team members at the center of the business.
What You Bring
10+ years of progressive senior living leadership experience.
Previous experience as an Executive Director, Administrator, Regional/Division Operations Leader, or comparable senior executive.
Proven success leading complex operations and developing Executive Directors and senior leadership teams.
Strong financial, operational, regulatory, occupancy, and business acumen.
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
Administrator licensure or eligibility preferred.
Ready to Lead at the Next Level?
If you’ve successfully led complex senior living operations and are ready for a role with significant authority, accountability, and impact, we want to meet you.
As part of the hiring process and in accordance with Florida law, healthcare candidates who accept a job offer are required to complete a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. This step is quick, secure, and helps us finalize your employment as smoothly as possible.
Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.
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