The posting
Assistant Executive Director Harrison on 5th, a Senior Star Community Senior Star is seeking an experienced Assistant Executive Director to partner with the Executive Director in leading Harrison on 5th. This role is ideal for a strong senior living operator who brings calm, clarity, and consistency to a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for someone who can coach leaders, manage competing priorities, strengthen day-to-day operations, and keep the community focused on what matters most. This leader must also have a strong sales mindset and understand how operations, hospitality, community presentation, and responsiveness directly impact tours, move-ins, occupancy, and the overall resident experience. What You'll Do:
Partner with the Executive Director on daily community operations and performance. Coach and develop department leaders while creating clear expectations and accountability. Bring structure and focus to competing priorities and operational challenges. Stay calm and solutions-focused under pressure. Partner closely with Sales to support tours, leasing priorities, move-ins, and occupancy growth. Ensure the community is consistently tour-ready, move-in ready, and Top in Class. Support resident satisfaction, associate engagement, financial performance, and overall community success. Maintain a visible, approachable leadership presence with residents, families, prospects, and associates.
What We're Looking For:
Proven senior living leadership experience overseeing community operations, leaders, and day-to-day performance. Experience in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or a combination of senior living settings. Strong operational leadership and experience managing multiple priorities. Proven ability to coach, manage, and develop leaders. Strong understanding of how operations support sales and occupancy. Excellent judgment, communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills. Ability to remain cool, calm, and collected in a fast-moving environment.
You'll Thrive Here if You...
Bring calm rather than urgency. Know how to prioritize what truly needs attention. Hold leaders accountable while building strong relationships. Think like an operator and a salesperson. Understand that Everything Speaks. Believe strong leadership should make a community feel more organized, confident, welcoming, and ready to grow.
At Senior Star, our leaders bring Legendary Leadership, Legendary Teamwork, and Legendary Hospitality to life every day. If you’re an experienced senior living leader who can bring stability, strong operations, and a sales-focused mindset to Harrison on 5th, we’d love to meet you. #INDHFA



