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Assistant Executive Director

Illuminus
Watertown, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Marquardt, an Illuminus Community, is hiring for a Assistant Executive Director. We are set on a 52-acre campus with rolling green lawns, gorgeous trees and flowers and paved walkways. The Marquardt offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care as well as independent living options for older adults in Garden Homes and apartments. Established in 1969, The Marquardt has continued to transform expectations of senior living with ever-evolving and expansive options in Watertown, Wisconsin, conveniently located halfway between Madison and Milwaukee.

$90,000- $129,000 (Higher pay may be considered based on qualifications and experience)

Job Summary

  • Assist with the leadership of all campus operations as delegated by the Executive Director.
  • Responsible for developing and monitoring the operational and capital budgets for the CBRF and SNF.
  • Responsible for the general leadership of all interdisciplinary team members.
  • Responsible for the provisions of quality programs and services for the residents, and for ensuring prompt resolution of concerns that result in resident satisfaction.
  • Maintain and actively promotes effective communications with residents and family members, personal representatives. Participants, where applicable in resident/family council meetings.
  • Maintain professional credentials.
  • Knowledge of changes occurring in the filed at local, state, and federal levels. Develop facility policies in accordance with changing regulations and improving practices in the field.
  • Administration and maintenance of all corporate policies and procedures are administrated pertaining directly to the CBRF & SNF.
  • Participate in operational and strategic planning for the campus.
  • Responsible for on-call services as assigned.
  • Comply with all local, state, and federal requirements regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
  • Ability to relate well to all individuals.
  • Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to adapt to change.

Benefits Include

  • FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan—no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider
  • Low-cost health insurance through our self-funded health plan designed to keep more money in your paycheck
  • Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
  • Financial and Retirement Planning at No Charge
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

Experience And Training

  • Bachelor’s degree in field of health care, administration, social work, or business related field required.
  • Licensed Nursing Home Administrator required.
  • Minimum of one-year leadership experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Knowledge of Local, State and Federal regulations.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for people and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

We invite you to apply today or visit our website for more information. We'd look forward to meeting you!

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.

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Salary Description

$90,000-$129,000

Salary : $90,000 - $129,000

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