Executive Director

San Diego, CA

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Executive Director
$90,000 - $125,000/year
Novellus Clairemont | San Diego, CA

We’re seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our Assisted Living community. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who is passionate about resident experience, team development, operational excellence, and community growth.

Why Join Our Team? 

Personalized Care: Deliver individualized care and building meaningful relationships
Competitive Pay: $90,000-$125,000/year | Bonus opportunities 
Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday with required on call flexibility to meet community needs
Supportive Team:  Work alongside a responsive leadership team that values collaboration, communication, and caregiver support

What You'll Do: 

Provide leadership and oversight for all community operations, ensuring efficient daily management and high‑quality resident services
Supervise, coach, and develop department leaders and staff, fostering a positive, accountable, and engaged workplace culture
Ensure full compliance with federal, state, local, and licensing regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
Partner with community relations and department leaders to support occupancy goals, sales initiatives, and resident admissions processes
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts to maintain a qualified, high‑performing team
Manage the community budget and financial performance, including monitoring expenses, audits, and variance reporting

What You'll Need: 

Current California RCFE certification/license required
Minimum 5 years of Executive Director experience in senior living
ALW experience preferred
Strong leadership, operational, financial, and regulatory knowledge
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to work holidays, participate in weekend coverage, and respond to community needs as necessary
Must be fluent in English

Benefits Available to You: 

Health, dental and vision insurance
Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
Short and Long-term Disability insurance
Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance

Ready to Apply?

Join a community where your leadership helps create meaningful moments every day. Apply today to become an Executive Director with The Clairemont, SAGA Senior Living.

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