Executive Director

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Director – Senior Living

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Facility: Canterbury Place

Job Type: Full-Time / Executive Leadership

Management: Proudly managed by Oakdale Seniors Alliance

For generations, Canterbury Place has stood as a beacon of warmth, dignity, and clinical excellence in the heart of Pittsburgh. Nestled in a vibrant cultural hub, our community provides comprehensive senior care—spanning personal care, skilled nursing, and specialized memory support—where residents truly feel at home.

Managed by Oakdale Seniors Alliance , our mission is centered on fostering an extraordinary culture rooted in deep compassion, operational excellence, and unmatched hospitality. We are building a dynamic, supported leadership team dedicated to empowering older adults to live vibrant, fulfilling lives every single day.

Are you an inspiring, visionary senior living leader looking to make a lasting impact? We are seeking an energetic, strategically minded Executive Director to lead Canterbury Place into its next exciting chapter!

As Executive Director, you are the cornerstone of our community—the operational leader, the team champion, and the heart of our culture. You will oversee all daily operations, drive financial and clinical performance, mentor a passionate team of department heads, and cultivate a warm, hospitality-first environment for our residents and their families.

If you are a driven operational strategist who leads with empathy, innovation, and high standards, we want to hear from you!

• Operational & Culture Leadership: Provide overall strategic direction and daily operational oversight across all departments (Nursing, Dining, Environmental Services, Sales/Marketing, and Life Enrichment), fostering a collaborative, mission-driven workplace culture.

• Financial & Resource Management: Manage the annual operating budget, oversee financial reporting, optimize census growth, and analyze key operational metrics to maximize financial performance and operational efficiency.

• Regulatory & Clinical Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all local, state (Pennsylvania Department of Human Services / Department of Health), and federal long-term care guidelines, driving continuous quality improvement and survey readiness.

• Talent Cultivation & Empowerment: Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier department leaders and staff; inspire professional growth and champion employee appreciation and retention initiatives across the building.

• Community & Family Engagement: Act as the primary ambassador for Canterbury Place within the greater Pittsburgh medical and civic communities; build genuine, trusting relationships with residents, families, and local healthcare partners.

• Licensure: Active Pennsylvania Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license or Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA) certification preferred (or eligible for PA licensure/certification).

• Leadership Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of successful Executive Director or Administrator experience in a Senior Living, Assisted Living, Personal Care, or Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) setting.

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in census development, financial management, survey execution, and team retention.

• Operational Savvy: Strong proficiency in healthcare technology, budget software, and metric-driven operational management.

• Leadership Style: Dynamic, approachable, and resilient, with exceptional communication skills and a deep heart for senior care.

• Executive Compensation: Highly competitive base salary

• Immediate Pay Access: On-demand wage access through the RAIN Earned Wage Access app.

• Comprehensive Executive Benefits: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance packages with generous coverage options.

• Time Off & Balance: Substantial paid time off (PTO) allocation and executive paid holidays.

• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match options.

• Supportive Leadership: Direct partnership and backing from an experienced regional leadership team at Oakdale Seniors Alliance that values your vision and autonomy.

To Apply: Ready to lead Canterbury Place? Submit your cover letter and executive resume today! Qualified candidates will be contacted swiftly for an initial introductory discussion.