Description

Atterdag Village of Solvang is a Continuing Care Retirement Community, offering our residents independent, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care. Our Skilled Nursing staff are a team oriented group, working together to provide the highest quality of care to our residents, proving that we are People Who Care.

Assistant Executive Director (This position is a succession into the Executive Director position)

Essential Job Functions and Resposibilities

Operational Leadership

• Assist the Executive Director in the oversight and coordination of all community operations.
• Support department leaders in achieving operational, financial, clinical, and customer service goals.
• Ensure continuity of services and smooth daily operations across all levels of care.
• Participate in strategic planning, operational improvements, and organizational development initiatives.
• Act on behalf of the Executive Director in their absence.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations applicable to senior living, healthcare, and long-term care operations.
• Assist with survey preparedness, audits, life safety compliance, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Support implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, and risk management practices.
• Participate in incident review, corrective action planning, and compliance monitoring activities.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual operating budgets and capital improvement plans.
• Support census development, occupancy goals, and revenue optimization initiatives.
• Review operational expenditures and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and cost management.
• Participate in vendor management, contract oversight, and purchasing coordination.

Resident Experience & Community Relations

• Foster a positive, welcoming, and resident-centered environment.
• Maintain visibility throughout the community and develop strong relationships with residents and families.
• Participate in resident council meetings, family meetings, and community events.
• Assist in resolving resident concerns and service issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Promote resident satisfaction, engagement, and quality of life initiatives.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and retaining high-performing team members.
• Support department directors with employee relations, performance management, and staff development.
• Encourage a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and compassionate service.
• Participate in leadership meetings, employee recognition programs, and organizational training initiatives.

Strategic Planning & Organizational Growth

• Assist with implementation of strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
• Participate in marketing, outreach, fundraising, and community partnership activities as assigned.
• Support technology integration, process improvement, and operational streamlining efforts.
• Collaborate with leadership on long-term campus planning and service expansion initiatives.

Requirements

• Must pass state required physical, and TB test.
• Must be fingerprinted and free of conviction.
• Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration or related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in senior living, healthcare administration, long-term care, or hospitality management.
• Current California Nursing Home Administrator License
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must possess critical thinking skills and have the ability to make sound independent decisions.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and management style.
• Must be detail oriented and able to carry tasks through the end
• Enthusiasm toward resident care and service delivery excellence
• Comfortable operating Microsoft Office.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care