Executive Director – Assisted Living / Senior Living

Charter Senior Living of Paris | Paris, TN

Salary: $85,000–$90,000/year Executive Director / NOI Performance Bonus

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Manager-on-Duty Rotation

Tennessee Administrator License Required | Senior Living Experience Required

Lead the Community. Build the Culture. Drive the Results.

Are you an experienced Assisted Living Executive Director, Senior Living Administrator, or Community Executive Director who knows how to lead people, improve operations, and drive results?

Do you take ownership of challenges, hold teams accountable, and know how to build a culture where residents, families, and associates feel valued?

Charter Senior Living of Paris is looking for a strong, hands-on Executive Director who is ready to LEAD, BUILD, and GROW our community!

We're not looking for someone to simply maintain the status quo.

We need a proven senior living leader who can establish structure, develop department leaders, strengthen operational performance, and create a community culture built on accountability, teamwork, and exceptional resident experiences.

Located in Paris, Tennessee, our community offers a welcoming, small-town atmosphere where relationships matter.

This is an opportunity for a leader who enjoys taking ownership, making improvements, and seeing the results of their hard work.

If you're a confident decision-maker, an experienced operator, and a leader who knows how to balance compassion with accountability, we'd love to meet you!

Why This Executive Director Opportunity Stands Out

Leadership Ownership • Operational Impact • Growth Opportunity

At Charter Senior Living, we believe Executive Directors should have the ability to lead their communities, make decisions, and take ownership of results—with support from regional and company leadership.

As Executive Director of Paris, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and strengthen an established senior living community.

• Build a positive, accountable, and high-performing leadership team.

• Improve operational consistency and departmental performance.

• Create structure, establish expectations, and develop future leaders.

• Strengthen resident satisfaction and family relationships.

• Drive occupancy growth and community engagement.

• Take ownership of financial and operational results.

• Partner with supportive regional leadership.

• Grow professionally within an expanding senior living organization.

This is a great opportunity for a leader who enjoys building teams, improving operations, and making a visible impact.

The Three Things We're Looking For

1. Strong Leadership & Accountability

You know how to lead a community—not simply oversee one.

You set clear expectations, make decisions, develop employees, and follow through on commitments.

You're comfortable having difficult conversations, addressing performance concerns, and holding department leaders accountable while maintaining a positive, supportive culture.

2. Operational Excellence

You understand how the pieces of a successful senior living community work together.

From staffing and resident care to budgets, compliance, sales, and occupancy, you know how to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and implement practical improvements.

You can balance the resident experience with the financial and operational responsibilities of running a community.

3. Culture Building & Team Development

You understand that strong communities are built through strong relationships.

You know how to earn the trust of residents, families, and associates while creating a culture where employees feel supported, expectations are clear, and everyone is working toward shared goals.

You lead by example and take pride in developing the people around you.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Community Leadership & Operations

• Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for the community.

• Establish clear expectations and accountability across all departments.

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop department directors and associates.

• Evaluate operational performance and implement improvements.

• Ensure departments work collaboratively to deliver exceptional resident experiences.

• Maintain a visible, approachable leadership presence throughout the community.

• Address operational challenges proactively and follow through on solutions.

• Foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Financial Performance & Occupancy Growth

• Oversee community financial performance, budgets, labor management, and operating expenses.

• Monitor revenue, expenses, and net operating income (NOI).

• Identify opportunities to improve financial and operational results.

• Partner with the sales team to support occupancy growth and move-in goals.

• Participate in community outreach, referral development, and relationship-building initiatives.

• Support sales conversion through exceptional resident experiences and operational readiness.

• Develop action plans to improve community performance.

• Take ownership of measurable operational and financial outcomes.

Resident Experience & Quality Assurance

• Ensure residents receive compassionate, individualized care and high-quality services.

• Maintain strong relationships with residents and families.

• Address resident and family concerns promptly and professionally.

• Partner with clinical and department leaders to support resident safety and well-being.

• Monitor resident satisfaction and identify opportunities to enhance the community experience.

• Maintain compliance with applicable Tennessee regulations and company policies.

• Support regulatory inspections, quality assurance, and corrective-action initiatives.

Team Development & Community Culture

• Recruit, develop, and retain strong department leaders.

• Set performance expectations and maintain consistent accountability.

• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.

• Address performance and staffing concerns directly and constructively.

• Promote associate engagement, teamwork, and retention.

• Create an environment where associates feel respected, supported, and empowered.

• Build trust through consistent communication, transparency, and follow-through.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Tennessee Administrator License appropriate for the community.

• Previous senior living experience.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior living operations.

• Strong understanding of community operations, staffing, resident care, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience managing budgets, labor expenses, and operational performance.

• Ability to lead and hold department leaders accountable.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

• Experience building relationships with residents, families, and associates.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve operational challenges.

• Availability to participate in the Manager-on-Duty rotation.

Strongly Preferred

• Previous experience as an Executive Director, Assisted Living Administrator, Community Administrator, or comparable senior living operations leader.

• Demonstrated success improving occupancy, revenue, NOI, or operational performance.

• Experience building or strengthening leadership teams.

• Experience improving associate engagement, retention, or community culture.

• Strong knowledge of Tennessee assisted living regulations.

• Experience implementing operational improvements and holding teams accountable for results.

Who Will Thrive at Charter Senior Living of Paris?

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership instead of waiting for direction.

• Has a track record of leading successful senior living operations.

• Is comfortable making decisions and holding others accountable.

• Can evaluate a department, identify problems, and implement solutions.

• Understands the connection between occupancy, resident satisfaction, staffing, and financial performance.

• Can develop strong department leaders and improve team performance.

• Is visible, approachable, and actively involved in community operations.

• Builds trust with residents, families, and employees.

• Knows how to balance compassionate leadership with clear expectations.

• Enjoys creating structure and improving processes.

• Remains composed and decisive under pressure.

• Is motivated by measurable results and continuous improvement.

• Wants to grow professionally and make a lasting impact.

We're looking for a leader who can build a strong team, create accountability, improve performance, and move the entire community forward.

Compensation & Schedule

Annual Salary: $85,000–$90,000

Executive Director / NOI Performance Bonus Opportunity

Full-Time Leadership Position

• Primary schedule: Monday–Friday

• Manager-on-Duty rotation required

• Flexibility to support resident, associate, and operational needs

Why Join Charter Senior Living?

Our mission is To Enhance the Human Spirit—and we believe that starts with strong, compassionate leadership.

At Charter, we empower our Executive Directors to take ownership of their communities while providing the regional and company support needed to succeed.

Executive Director Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary

• Executive Director / NOI performance bonus opportunity

• Career development and advancement opportunities

• Education reimbursement opportunities

• Pay-on-Demand with ZayZoon

• Free medical insurance plan options

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid training

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• Supportive regional and executive leadership

• An environment where your voice, ideas, and experience are valued

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents, families, and associates

Our Core Values

• Serve with Heart

• Serve with Purpose

• Serve with Courage

• Have Fun While Serving

Ready to Lead, Build, and Grow Paris?

If you're an experienced senior living leader who brings accountability, operational expertise, financial awareness, and a passion for developing strong teams, we want to hear from you!

Join Charter Senior Living of Paris and take ownership of an opportunity to strengthen community culture, elevate resident experiences, and drive continued growth.

Apply today to become our next Executive Director!

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