Executive Director

Brookdale SkillBridge | Senior Living Leadership Training (Opportunity is Not REMOTE; it's onsite at one of our beautiful Communities)

For active duty service members transitioning out of the military within 180 days

Bring your military leadership experience to a Brookdale senior living community. This hands-on training opportunity prepares participants for a potential Executive Director or Associate Executive Director role through experience in people leadership, community operations, and collaboration with clinical teams.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be an active duty service member transitioning out of the military within the next 180 days.
• Be located in a market with a Brookdale community.
• Obtain the required approval from your military service to participate in SkillBridge. 

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Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan 
• Tuition reimbursement



Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent military experience required. Minimum of two to four years of leadership experience in the military or related civilian roles; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Must have a valid administrator license in states where required. Must have a valid driver license and access to a private vehicle for business use. Must provide a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoP) prior to beginning training. 

Management/Decision Making

Utilize analytic skills developed in military service to address arising problems and issues. Demonstrate leadership by managing various departments, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws.

Knowledge and Skills

Has knowledge of the organization, industry, and a functional discipline. Extensive understanding of technical areas gained through experience and used to complete and/or oversee assignments. Familiarity with Microsoft software preferred. Effective written and oral communications skills are essential. Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks is essential. Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles, and interests. Demonstrates good judgment, strong problem solving and decision making skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift:  up to 50 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
  Requires Travel:  Occasionally

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.



Participate in on-the-job training experiences tailored for transitioning military members through the SkillBridge program. The role prepares candidates to assume the Executive Director or Associate Executive Director role at one of our communities, focusing on areas such as people management, operations management, and clinical management. The program is designed to leverage military leadership experience, enhancing skills to meet the specific demands of senior living management within the organization.

1. Responsible for all operations, acting as contact for all staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies and the public.
2. Hands on leader who supervises, directs, and motivates community staff. Provides direct resident care as needed. Fills in at various positions as needed to cover staffing shortages.
3. Maintains high degree of resident satisfaction and retention through consistent delivery of high quality services. Provides leadership for staff and residents to include pro-actively solving problems and resolving issues with support from district leaders. Administers annual resident satisfaction survey.
4. Executes renewal program with existing residents through a proactive program.
5. In conjunction with regional operations, executes annual operating and capital budgets. Aggressively anticipates and minimizes negative budget variances and deficits. Meets and exceeds budget occupancy goals for the property. Continually explores means of revenue enhancement and expense reduction.
6. Hires, trains, disciplines and terminates employees in accordance with company policies. Reviews hires, promotions, disciplinary actions and termination of employment of associates ensuring consistency in the selection and retention of quality associates.
7. Ensures buildings, grounds and property are up to company standards through the oversight of preventative maintenance systems and programs, and frequent inspections that meet company standards of excellence.
8. Maintains current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses in accordance with company, Federal, State, and local requirements.
9. Fosters creativity among staff to deliver the highest quality and best services to residents in in accordance with Brookdale standards. Acts as a member of Resident Counsel.
10. Develops and maintains a positive image within the local community. Becomes active in social and civic affairs of the local community. Represents the community and the company to governmental agencies, professional organizations, community groups and other appropriate public agencies/groups.
11. Utilizes approved sales and marketing activities and strategies to maximize occupancy.
12. Assists in developing and conducting service plan reviews, as required by state codes, with appropriate resident care team members and resident families, which maintains the personal dignity of residents.
13. Oversees the resident admission process, healthcare management and maintenance of resident documentation to ensure compliance with company policy and state regulations.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.