Executive Director

Executive Director

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking an experienced and driven Executive Director to lead and oversee the operations of our Independent Living Senior Community in Hattiesburg, MS.

This is more than an operations role — it is a leadership opportunity to shape culture, drive performance, and create an environment where residents thrive and team members grow.

If you take ownership of results, act with integrity in every decision, remain focused on excellence, and believe that culture truly matters, this may be your next leadership chapter.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Lead a senior living community with full operational ownership
• Influence resident experience, team development, and financial performance
• Partner directly with ownership and regional leadership
• Build a culture rooted in accountability, professionalism, and compassion
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

What You'll Do

• Oversee all aspects of community operations, including resident care, financial performance, sales, and team development
• Drive occupancy growth and execute strategic plans to meet or exceed census goals
• Lead, mentor, and develop department leaders and team members
• Foster a positive, empowering, and performance-driven workplace culture
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage budgets, expenses, and revenue to achieve financial targets
• Maintain strong relationships with residents, families, referral sources, and community partners
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement action plans for continuous improvement
• Serve as the primary liaison between the community and ownership

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of senior living or multi-department leadership experience
• Proven track record of operational and financial management success
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in senior living
• Demonstrated ability to build and retain high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment

Benefits

• Double time pay on major holidays
• Free employee meals
• Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus (no limit)
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, disability, and EAP

Claiborne Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.