Discovery Senior Living
Discover Your Purpose with Us at Spring Mill!
As Executive Director, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.
Your Role As the Executive Director, your role includes providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure exceptional service, financial performance, and a vibrant community culture. You will represent the community externally, collaboration internally, and lead by example through clear communication, accountability, and compassionate leadership.
Position Highlights
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Exempt salary position; typical 50-hour work week; may include evenings and weekends as needed
Location: Phoenixville, PA
Bonus Eligibility: Yes – Annual performance target bonus of 20%
Why You'll Love This Community At Spring Mill, you’ll be part of a team that truly makes a difference. Our mission is to create a vibrant, supportive environment where residents live happy, fulfilled lives—and you play a key role in making that happen.
We offer two exceptional care programs:
Personal Care
– Helping residents with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming, so they can maintain dignity and independence.
SHINE® Memory Care
– A nationally recognized, science-based program designed to enrich the lives of seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related conditions.
When you join Spring Mill, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a community that values compassion, innovation, and peace of mind for every resident and their family. Here, your work truly matters.
What You’ll Do Operational Leadership
Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with budgeted goals
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational and ownership standards
Maintain full responsibility for community financials, budgets, and operational performance metrics
Drive achievement of NOI, occupancy, and resident engagement targets
Monitor and manage operating costs, labor, and collections in alignment with financial expectations
Customer-Focused Culture
Champion a resident-centered model of care that prioritizes service, dignity, and engagement
Foster a supportive environment for residents, families, and team members alike
Support all program areas—clinical, memory care, dining, and life enrichment—with functional oversight
Hold regular Town Hall and/or Resident Council meetings, and ensure family communications and care plan reviews are consistent
Team & Talent Development
Provide visible leadership to department heads and community team members
Hire, train, develop, and coach staff to achieve high performance and job satisfaction
Implement policies and procedures that promote compliance, accountability, and professional growth
Support an inclusive, collaborative, and performance-driven work culture
Business Development & Sales Strategy
Partner with the sales team to drive occupancy and maximize top-line revenue
Contribute to pricing strategy and evaluate local market trends to maintain competitive positioning
Cultivate and maintain relationships within the community to support lead generation and referrals
Lead external business development strategy with clear accountabilities and measurable outcomes
Assisted Living / Memory Care (as applicable)
Ensure compliance with state AL/MC regulations, policies, and resident documentation
Lead monthly “at-risk” meetings and family engagement efforts
Oversee specialized programming (e.g., SHINE® Memory Care) to ensure effectiveness
Ensure wellness and care plans are properly implemented and tracked
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field (preferred)
Minimum 3 years of management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Director in senior living with Assisted Living and Memory Care experience
PA licensed Personal Care Home Administrator required
Proven success in census growth, operational leadership, and financial management
Strong team leadership skills with experience in hiring, performance management, and coaching
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience with Medicaid (a plus, depending on state)
Participation in rotating on‑call schedule and Manager on Duty (MOD) coverage may be required on evenings/weekends
Why Join Us?
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) and more for eligible positions
Thrive in a purpose-driven environment that puts residents first
Join a collaborative, supportive leadership team that values your voice
Build meaningful connections and create lasting impact for residents and their loved ones
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
Competitive wages
Early access to earned wages before payday!
Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
401(K) with employer match
Paid training
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Meals and uniforms
Employee Assistance Program
About Discovery Management Group Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6,500 residents nationwide.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V
A Note to Applicants This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case‑by‑case basis.
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Your Role As the Executive Director, your role includes providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure exceptional service, financial performance, and a vibrant community culture. You will represent the community externally, collaboration internally, and lead by example through clear communication, accountability, and compassionate leadership.
Position Highlights
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Exempt salary position; typical 50-hour work week; may include evenings and weekends as needed
Location: Phoenixville, PA
Bonus Eligibility: Yes – Annual performance target bonus of 20%
Why You'll Love This Community At Spring Mill, you’ll be part of a team that truly makes a difference. Our mission is to create a vibrant, supportive environment where residents live happy, fulfilled lives—and you play a key role in making that happen.
We offer two exceptional care programs:
Personal Care
– Helping residents with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming, so they can maintain dignity and independence.
SHINE® Memory Care
– A nationally recognized, science-based program designed to enrich the lives of seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related conditions.
When you join Spring Mill, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a community that values compassion, innovation, and peace of mind for every resident and their family. Here, your work truly matters.
What You’ll Do Operational Leadership
Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with budgeted goals
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational and ownership standards
Maintain full responsibility for community financials, budgets, and operational performance metrics
Drive achievement of NOI, occupancy, and resident engagement targets
Monitor and manage operating costs, labor, and collections in alignment with financial expectations
Customer-Focused Culture
Champion a resident-centered model of care that prioritizes service, dignity, and engagement
Foster a supportive environment for residents, families, and team members alike
Support all program areas—clinical, memory care, dining, and life enrichment—with functional oversight
Hold regular Town Hall and/or Resident Council meetings, and ensure family communications and care plan reviews are consistent
Team & Talent Development
Provide visible leadership to department heads and community team members
Hire, train, develop, and coach staff to achieve high performance and job satisfaction
Implement policies and procedures that promote compliance, accountability, and professional growth
Support an inclusive, collaborative, and performance-driven work culture
Business Development & Sales Strategy
Partner with the sales team to drive occupancy and maximize top-line revenue
Contribute to pricing strategy and evaluate local market trends to maintain competitive positioning
Cultivate and maintain relationships within the community to support lead generation and referrals
Lead external business development strategy with clear accountabilities and measurable outcomes
Assisted Living / Memory Care (as applicable)
Ensure compliance with state AL/MC regulations, policies, and resident documentation
Lead monthly “at-risk” meetings and family engagement efforts
Oversee specialized programming (e.g., SHINE® Memory Care) to ensure effectiveness
Ensure wellness and care plans are properly implemented and tracked
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field (preferred)
Minimum 3 years of management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Director in senior living with Assisted Living and Memory Care experience
PA licensed Personal Care Home Administrator required
Proven success in census growth, operational leadership, and financial management
Strong team leadership skills with experience in hiring, performance management, and coaching
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience with Medicaid (a plus, depending on state)
Participation in rotating on‑call schedule and Manager on Duty (MOD) coverage may be required on evenings/weekends
Why Join Us?
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) and more for eligible positions
Thrive in a purpose-driven environment that puts residents first
Join a collaborative, supportive leadership team that values your voice
Build meaningful connections and create lasting impact for residents and their loved ones
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
Competitive wages
Early access to earned wages before payday!
Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
401(K) with employer match
Paid training
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Meals and uniforms
Employee Assistance Program
About Discovery Management Group Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6,500 residents nationwide.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V
A Note to Applicants This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case‑by‑case basis.
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