For more than 40 years, the people and partners of LCS have touched the lives, served the needs, and fulfilled the retirement dreams of thousands of people across the nation. Our highly flexible, resident-centered approach has set the standard in the senior living field. LCS is the leading developer and manager of continuing care retirement communities throughout the United States with a record of success since 1961. Across our business lines, we are united in our objective to improve the quality and value of senior lifestyles, and to ensure our employees the opportunity of building long-term, rewarding careers.

We are seeking a hospitality-minded, professional licensed Executive Director to join our extraordinary leadership team at Friendship Village Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. The community includes 230 independent living units, 63 assisted living units, and a 90-bed skilled nursing facility.

The Executive Director is responsible for all areas of management within the continuing care retirement community. The Executive Director has demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of administration and has maintained a high level of performance.

As an industry leader, Life Care Services provides a highly supportive work environment that encourages individual initiative, as well as competitive compensation and benefits including:

• health/dental/vision
• 401(k)
• company paid life insurance
• educational assistance
• ongoing training
• outstanding advancement opportunities

For more information about Life Care Services please visit our website at www.lcsnet.com

• Excellent hospitality skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a variety of publics, including residents, Boards of Directors, community groups, government agencies, etc.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with individuals and both large and small groups.
• A broad understanding of federal and state laws related to the operation of the facility.
• A knowledge of and special sensitivity to the needs of the aging.
• A background in financial management, including budget preparation, cash flow management, and analysis of financial reports.
• Ability to effectively supervise staff members and to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently with self-discipline and self-motivation.
• The Executive Director has consistently met or exceeded goals and expectations related to facility management.
• The technical knowledge required is best obtained through a BS or MS degree in business, health care, hotel/restaurant management, or a closely related area.

The successful candidate will possess licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator and will have a minimum of 2-5 years of management experience in a life care community environment. He/she will also have management experience with two or more facilities, and Executive Director experience for at least one community.