Executive Director

Overview

Executive Director

The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho, NM

Reports to Senior Executive Director at PRS.

Lead with purpose. Drive performance. Build something exceptional.

The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, a premier Life Plan Community, is seeking a strong, results-oriented Executive Director to lead this beautiful and growing community.

This is a role for a true operator, someone who understands what it takes to run a complex senior living model and is energized by driving census, financial performance, and accountability across the team.

As part of the Pacific Retirement Services (PRS) network, you'll join one of the nation's leading nonprofit senior living organizations, with the support, resources, and career growth opportunities that come with it.

Why This Role Matters

This community requires a leader who can sustain momentum and continue driving results. A strong census across all service lines is essential to the success of the model.

To be successful, you must:

• Keep Independent Living strong and stable
• Ensure healthcare (AL, MS, SNF) remains full
• Maintain relentless focus on sales, census, and P&L performance

The reality: this model only works when all areas are performing at a high level. This requires a leader who will motivate the team, drive accountability, and consistently deliver results.

What You'll Do

Lead the Community

• Direct all operations and provide clear, performance-driven leadership
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team
• Reinforce a culture aligned with PRS values: We Speak Up, We Step Up, We Lift Up, We Team Up

Drive Operational & Sales Performance

• Own census across all service lines, this is non-negotiable
• Partner closely with sales to drive occupancy and move-ins
• Ensure strong execution across Independent Living and Healthcare
• Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for results

Own Financial Performance

• Lead with a strong P&L mindset-revenue, expenses, and margin matter
• Drive disciplined decision-making to ensure long-term sustainability
• Align operations, staffing, and census to financial performance

Engage with Community & Industry

• Represent the organization locally and professionally
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and stakeholders

What You Bring

• 5+ years of leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or related operations
• Proven ability to drive census, improve occupancy, and manage P&L performance
• Experience leading through accountability and developing strong teams
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare, or related field
• Life Plan/CCRC experience strongly preferred
• NHA license (preferred)
• A leadership style that balances high expectations with strong team development

Leadership Competencies

• Drives results and ensures accountability
• Business and financial acumen
• Builds effective teams
• Navigates complexity with confidence
• Communicates with clarity and purpose

Compensation That Reflects the Role

• Salary Range: $154,600 - $193,300
• Incentive Discretionary Performance Bonus: Up to 20%
• Executive-level benefits + discretionary profit sharing + 409(a) plan

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision (up to 100% employer-paid options)
• 401(k) + 4% match
• Discretionary Profit sharing
• Up to 8 weeks PTO + PTO cash-out option
• HSA contributions
• Leadership development + national network exposure

And at the center of it:

• A beautiful, newer community in Rio Rancho
• A team with momentum and a strong foundation already in place
• The opportunity to step in and continue to drive performance
• Stunning views of the Sandia Mountains
• Easy access to both Albuquerque and Santa Fe
• A vibrant culture rooted in art, food, and the outdoors

What Makes PRS Different

We're a mission-driven nonprofit focused on long-term community success. You'll be part of a system that: Invests in leaders, promotes from within and balances performance + purpose.

Apply today and lead something meaningful.