Executive Director - Assisted Living / Senior Living

Come join the ONELIFE Senior Living team! We are looking for compassionate and dedicated team members with a common purpose of making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Middlefield Oaks Assisted Living, located in Cottage Grove, Oregon, is seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Director to lead our Assisted Living community with integrity, empathy, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a mission‑driven senior living leader who excels in regulatory compliance, ABST oversight, P&L management, team development, and creating a positive, resident‑centered culture.

As the Executive Director, you will oversee daily operations, support department leaders, ensure high‑quality care, and foster a supportive work environment for employees. We are looking for a leader who communicates clearly, builds strong relationships, demonstrates strong leadership and team‑building skills, and leads by example with compassion for the elderly.

We offer competitive wages with advancement opportunities!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Assisted Living community
• Maintain accountability for Fiscal Management, including P&L oversight, budgeting, and financial performance
• Ensure compliance with all state regulations and company policies
• Oversee Human Resources, Resident Care & Services, Occupancy Development, Marketing, Community Relations, Life Enrichment, Physical Plant Management, and Regulatory Compliance
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and communicate professionally with employees, residents, families, and healthcare partners
• Lead and supervise department managers; indirectly supervise all employees to ensure high‑quality care and services
• Support and lead occupancy development efforts
• Maintain excellent resident and family satisfaction
• Coach and support department managers in recruiting, hiring, training, employee engagement, and professional development
• Utilize ABST systems effectively for operational accuracy and compliance
• Exercise sound judgment and adhere to all policies, procedures, and state regulations
• Facilitate new hire orientations and monthly staff in‑services
• Ensure residents are treated with privacy, respect, and dignity
• Follow standard precautions and infection control procedures
• Complete all state‑required training upon hire and annually

Required Experience

• Posses, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must hold an appropriate professional license for the state of Oregon (NHA, RCF, ALF, BH, etc.) in good standing
• Minimum of two (2) years of prior Executive Director or Administrator experience in Assisted Living, Senior Living, or a related healthcare setting
• Strong understanding of ABST, P&L management, and operational leadership
• Strong marketing and public relations skills with the ability to represent the community professionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard office equipment
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language
• Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by state regulations
• Must successfully pass a State Criminal Background Check

Job Type

• Full Time – Salary Position (Starting at $110,000)

Benefits

• Full‑time employee benefit package
• Earned Wage Access – On‑Demand Pay Program
• Supplemental insurance options may be available
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance resources
• Health advocacy support programs
• Employee discount opportunities

Middlefield Oaks Assisted Living is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and a comprehensive reference check.