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Executive Director (Full Time)

Rock Creek Senior Living
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026

 

“After spending 14 years in healthcare, I finally found my home with Arrow Senior Living. It’s home-like environment is not just for the residents but for the team members as well. From day one you embrace the core values, and you see how they impact residents’ quality of life. Arrow is a great company to grow with-it promotes within and the employee appreciation, incentives, and benefits are just a bonus on top of making residents and team members smile. I have become lifelong friend with this team, and I can happily say I love my job and enjoy coming to work.”

-Arrow Team Member

Position-Executive Director
Position Type: Full time

Location:  Ankeny, Iowa
Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000

Bonus Opportunity - Paid out monthly

Shift Schedule-

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

with Manager on Duty Rotation 10:00am to 2:00pm

 

Come join our team at Rock Creek Senior Living located at 3602 NW 5th St. Ankeny, Iowa 50023!

 

We are looking for someone (like you):

  • To be a Visionary. Communicate with the team where the community is going and what are its goals. This includes business plans, sales plans.
  • To be a “Management Mechanic:” responsible for keeping machine of community, from residents to employees, running.
  • To be a “Resident Receptor” by anticipating and managing resident satisfaction needs.
  • To be an “Entrepreneurial Steward.” Run your community like your own mini-business.

 

What are we looking for?

  • You must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and you shall meet at least one of the following conditions:
  • You shall have a two (2) year degree in human services, psychology, sociology, nursing, health care administration, public administration, or a related field and have at least two (2) years of experience in the field; or
  • You shall have a four (4) year degree in a related field (listed above) and have a minimum of one (1) year experience in the field; or
  • You shall have a master’s degree in a related field (listed above) and have a minimum of one (1) year experience in the field; or
  • You must have an active and in good standing LNHA (Licensed Nursing Home Administrator) or RCAL (Residential Care and Assisted Living Administrator) for the state of Iowa (IA).
  • You will have knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to the residents.
  • You will have knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable laws, rules and regulations.
  • You will have the ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records.
  • You will direct the work of others and provide the necessary leadership for measurable growth and satisfaction in performing the work.
  • You will be a good character and have a reputation of personal integrity.
  • You can read, write, understand and communicate in English with our Residents!
  • You will have a positive and energetic attitude who will LOVE our Residents!
  • You will possess computer skills to be able to print documents and enter information in our systems.
  • You must be comfortable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, for brief periods of time.
  • You must have the ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds. 
  • You must be comfortable sitting at a desk between six and eight hours a day as this position is primarily sedentary.
  • You must be criminally cleared.
  • You must have a clean driving record as per the insurance carrier’s policy

Employment Benefits (We value our benefits):

  • Company Match 401(k) with 100% match up to the first 3% and fully vested upon enrollment
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (1st of the month following 60 days of employment-Full Time)
  • Disability insurance (Full Time)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Weekly Employee Recognition Program
  • Life insurance (Full Time)
  • Paid time off (Full Time employees accrue up to 115 hours each year and Part Time accrue up to 30 hours each year)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days for FT AND PT employees)
  • Employee Referral Program (FT, PT, and PRN)
  • Complimentary meal each shift (FT, PT, and PRN)
  • Daily Pay Option
  • Direct Deposit
  • Did we mention that we PROMOTE FROM WITHIN?




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About the company

Arrow Senior Living manages a collection of senior living communities that offer varying levels of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 25 properties currently in 5 states (Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana) and employs nearly 1,400 employees!

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Arrow Senior Living serves and employs individuals of all faiths, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or handicap, except as limited by state and federal law.

 

 

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Salary : $100,000 - $115,000

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