SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING WAS AGAIN CERTIFIED AS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK® BY ACTIVATED INSIGHTS. THIS IS THE 8TH TIME SUNRISE HAS RECEIVED THIS TOP CULTURE AND WORKPLACE DESIGNATION, HIGHLIGHTING THE SPECIAL PLACE SUNRISE IS TO BE A PART OF.

COMMUNITY NAME: Sunrise of Wilton Job ID: 2025-232501 JOB OVERVIEW: The Executive Director is responsible for overall leadership, management, and success of the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to financial management, hiring, supervising, training, team member relations and recognition, communication, family services, resident well-being, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, a key component of this position is the ownership of the Sales and Marketing process to ensure maximization of revenue and our market position. At Sunrise, we pride ourselves as pioneers of the senior living industry in setting standards of excellence; we strive to provide care and services to seniors better than anyone. The Executive Director creates, in alignment with our mission and values, a positive atmosphere in the community for residents, family and friends, and all team members. RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS: Job Description

LEADING CHANGE

• Drive organizational and cultural changes needed to achieve strategic objectives, catalyze new approaches to improve results by transforming organizational culture, systems, or products/services, and help others overcome resistance to change.
• Identify change opportunities that lead to improved customer service, efficiencies, cost reduction, and team member engagement.
• Create momentum by explaining the purpose of change, taking action, and encouraging others to take action to improve organizational culture, processes, or products/services.
• Facilitate transition for team members by helping them overcome resistance, seeking their ideas and feedback, and demonstrating sensitivity to concerns.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• College degree preferred; degree and management experience may be required per state/provincial requirements
• Administrator’s License / certification may be required per state/provincial requirements
• Prior General Manager/Administrator experience focused on growing both top and bottom lines; required length determined by type of community
• Previous management experience including hiring, coaching, performance management, daily operations supervision, and leading a team through change
• Previous sales experience preferred, including building customer relationships, and resolving customer concerns.
• Passion for working with seniors
• Demonstration of success in managing operating expenses
• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must review and sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to be available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows: