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Associate Executive Director

Goodwin Living
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026

Compensation: $160k - $175k plus bonus


Goodwin Living is a dynamic, faith-based, not-for-profit senior living and health care services organization serving over 3,000 older adults in the National Capital Region daily.


What Makes Us Unique?

At Goodwin Living, we are passionate about our mission and see each person as an individual. We create meaningful relationships to uplift others, grow our skills and expand our offerings for older adults and caregivers. We come from all around the world bringing rich diversity to our culture and unity around these core values:

· Recognizing the sacred worth of each person served

· Ambition to make a difference in the lives of others

· Desire to be a part of a mission-driven team

Goodwin Living has earned the Top Workplace designation for the last eight consecutive years and been affirmed BBB by Fitch Ratings since 2019.


About the Associate Executive Director Position

Goodwin Living is seeking an exceptional and compassionate leader to serve as the Associate Executive Director of its Goodwin House Alexandria (GHA) campus. GHA currently serves over 450 older adults through a continuum of services in an entrance fee life plan type A focused community with the support of over 400 team members.


If you are a person who leads with both head and heart, seeks to work with a mission-driven organization, thinks strategically and acts operationally, this is the right opportunity for you!

Fueled by our faith-based, not for profit ethos, organic growth, affiliations and acquisitions, Goodwin Living brings insight, quality and innovation to those we serve and with a commitment to share our learnings with others as a champion of social good. Every day, we are committed to supporting, honoring and uplifting the 1,500 team members who fulfill our mission.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the GHA Associate Executive Director plays a lead role in setting goals, building on the collaborative environment in place with residents, setting the operational vision for excellence and innovation, aligning systems for maximum excellence in service delivery, and developing talent for the community.


Job Duties in Brief

  • Work closely with residents, team members, family members, and vendors to ensure resident and team member satisfaction, compliance, and excellence in all we do.
  • Monitor internal and external environment, constantly evaluating programs, goals and services to ensure the needs of the residents and the operational requirements of the organization are being met while being agile to sustain a community that is attractive to future residents.
  • Provide leadership to team members through regular communication, involvement, training, and coaching; identifies corrective action as needed and provides recognition as appropriate; and fosters an environment where team members can excel.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Create a culture of talent excellence and career growth.
  • Develop, manage and monitor operating and capital budgets for GHA and corporate programs under span of responsibility.
  • Contribute to the development of and provides responsibility for the implementation of the organization’s mission, philosophy, values, strategic plan and annual goals.
  • Seek out, cultivate and maintain positive relationships with the external community.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, business, management, or related field.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive management experience.
  • Experience with overseeing a variety of operational areas concurrently.
  • Licensed as a Long Term Care Administrator (LNHA)in the Commonwealth of Virginia or able to obtain a LNHA license in the first year of employment.
  • Minimum of five (5) years working in Senior care and services or hospitality setting.
  • Master’s degree in Health Care Administration, preferred.


Goodwin Living provides a very rich assortment of benefits to include:

  • Health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance
  • Very generous 401(k) plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Continuing Education
  • Paid Holidays
  • Four Weeks of Paid Time Off
  • And much more!


Salary : $160,000 - $175,000

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