Executive Director

Leading Artis of Lakeview means leading at the heart of it all, an urban Chicago community where leadership meets lifestyle, where your work impacts families every day, and where you can bring the Artis Way to life through connection, culture, and Inspired Wellbeing in one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Artis of Lakeview offers a rare opportunity to lead a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community—combining big-city energy with a mission-driven culture that celebrates purpose, belonging, and joy.

DEPARTMENT OVERSIGHT & LEADERSHIP

•  Direct and oversee daily operations of the community, meeting/exceed budgeted expectations, strong financial performance, associate, family, and resident satisfaction.
• Lead community departments in meeting their functional brand standards, including direct supervision of department heads and support teams.
• Perform marketing and sales activities, including public relations efforts, prospective resident follow-up, and direct sales monitoring to achieve occupancy goals.
• Analyze operational data and make recommendations for improvement in areas such as occupancy, staffing, and resident care.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meeting with direct reports and facilitate monthly leadership meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between community operations and the corporate support team to foster transparency in building strong working relationships ensuring alignment with company policies and objectives.
• Ensure all staff adhere to company policies, including attendance, punctuality, and service standards.
• Supervise, recruit, train, and develop department team members to maximize their potential and align with department goals.
• Own the candidate experience for department open positions using the applicant tracking system (ATS) and effective communication.

• Create and implement an on-boarding plan for newly hired department associates.

• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, progress, and updates to keep all team members informed.

• Identify and monitor department culture so that it promotes employee satisfaction.

• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and set development plans (if applicable) for direct reports. 
• Provide support to associates in the handling of human resource related activities which may include associate questions or concerns, communication and the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Available on-call and provide on-site support as needed, 24/7.

Education Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in a senior living, healthcare, or long-term care environment.
• Administrator Certification/License as required by state law (may vary by location).
• Prior experience in staff recruitment, training, and development is strongly preferred.
• Strong background in budgeting, financial management, and compliance within a healthcare or senior living setting.
• Ability to relate in a professional and positive manner with all team members, residents, families, and vendors.