Executive Director (Senior Living)

Discovery Senior Living
The Woodlands, TX
About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work certifications from 2022–2026. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover Your Purpose with Us at Conservatory at Alden Bridge!

As Executive Director , you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role

As the Executive Director, your role includes providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure exceptional service, financial performance, and a vibrant community culture. You will represent the community externally, foster collaboration internally, and lead by example through clear communication, accountability, and compassionate leadership.

Position Highlights

  • Status: Full Time
  • Schedule: Mon - Fri regularly with weekends as needed and when scheduled as MOD
  • Location: 6203 Alden Bridge Dr, The Woodlands, TX 7738
  • Rate of Pay: $120K - $125K plus 20% bonus potential
  • Travel: 0% - Fully Onsite

What You’ll Do

Operational Leadership

  • Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with budgeted goals
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational and ownership standards
  • Maintain full responsibility for community financials, budgets, and operational performance metrics
  • Drive achievement of NOI, occupancy, and resident engagement targets
  • Monitor and manage operating costs, labor, and collections in alignment with financial expectations

Customer-Focused Culture

  • Champion a resident-centered model of care that prioritizes service, dignity, and engagement
  • Foster a supportive environment for residents, families, and team members alike
  • Support all program areas—clinical, memory care, dining, and life enrichment—with functional oversight
  • Hold regular Town Hall and/or Resident Council meetings, and ensure family communications and care plan reviews are consistent

Team & Talent Development

  • Provide visible leadership to department heads and community team members
  • Hire, train, develop, and coach staff to achieve high performance and job satisfaction
  • Implement policies and procedures that promote compliance, accountability, and professional growth
  • Support an inclusive, collaborative, and performance-driven work culture

Business Development & Sales Strategy

  • Partner with the sales team to drive occupancy and maximize top-line revenue
  • Contribute to pricing strategy and evaluate local market trends to maintain competitive positioning
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships within the community to support lead generation and referrals
  • Lead external business development strategy with clear accountabilities and measurable outcomes

Assisted Living / Memory Care (as applicable)

  • Ensure compliance with state AL/MC regulations, policies, and resident documentation
  • Lead monthly “at-risk” meetings and family engagement efforts
  • Oversee specialized programming (e.g., SHINE Memory Care) to ensure effectiveness
  • Ensure wellness and care plans are properly implemented and tracked

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Director in senior living
  • State-specific Administrator License/Certification required
  • Proven success in census growth, operational leadership, and financial management
  • Strong team leadership skills with experience in hiring, performance management, and coaching
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Experience with the following software's: Microsoft platforms, power bi, aline, yardi, vital
  • Experience with Medicaid

Why Join Us?

  • Thrive in a purpose-driven environment that puts residents first
  • Join a collaborative, supportive leadership team that values your voice
  • Build meaningful connections and create lasting impact for residents and their loved ones

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growth opportunities, meals and uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-related benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

Employment Scam Warning

We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

JOB CODE: 1007657
Posted 2026-02-21

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