Travel Executive Director- Senior Living

Travel Executive Director – Senior Living

Based in Columbus, Ohio

75%+ Travel Throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan & Pennsylvania

Are you the leader organizations rely on when a community needs stability, direction, and results?

Continental Senior Communities is seeking an experienced Travel Executive Director to join our team. This unique role is designed for a seasoned senior living professional who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys tackling operational challenges, and has a proven ability to build strong teams, drive occupancy, and elevate community performance.

As a Travel Executive Director, you will serve as a critical resource across our portfolio, stepping into communities during leadership transitions, supporting Executive Director vacancies, mentoring leadership teams, and ensuring continuity of exceptional resident care and service.

Why Join Continental Senior Communities?

• Established and growing senior living organization with communities throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and Pennsylvania
• Home base in Columbus, Ohio with extensive travel throughout the region
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple communities
• Strong corporate leadership and operational support
• High-quality Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Travel reimbursement and support
• Exposure to diverse operational environments and leadership opportunities

Position Overview

The Travel Executive Director serves as an interim and support leader for communities experiencing Executive Director vacancies, leadership transitions, occupancy challenges, or operational improvement initiatives. This individual will work closely with corporate leadership and community teams to maintain operational excellence, resident satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, hands-on, solutions-oriented, and comfortable leading in a variety of community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Interim Executive Director when leadership vacancies arise
• Provide oversight of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care operations
• Lead, mentor, and support department heads and community leadership teams
• Drive occupancy growth, resident satisfaction, and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, company policies, and quality standards
• Manage budgets, financial performance, and operational efficiencies
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of Executive Directors and key leaders
• Assist with operational assessments, community transitions, and special projects
• Build positive cultures focused on accountability, teamwork, compassion, and service excellence

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Director experience in senior living
• Proven success leading Assisted Living, Memory Care, and/or Independent Living communities
• Strong financial, operational, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated history of improving census, team engagement, and overall community performance
• Experience navigating leadership transitions and operational challenges
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building abilities
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Columbus, Ohio area
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively (75%+ overnight travel required)
• Multi-site or regional leadership experience preferred

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

This opportunity is ideal for an Executive Director who enjoys variety, embraces new challenges, and takes pride in helping communities succeed during critical moments. If you are known for stepping into complex situations, quickly building trust, developing teams, and producing results, we would love to connect with you.

Apply today or contact Alexis Basler at [email protected] to learn more.

Continental Senior Communities
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