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Career Pathways

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Administration & Operations

Administration & Operations

Careers in administration and operations are fulfilling, especially when you see the positive impact your work has on the lives of residents and the greater community. Successful candidates are often organized, well-spoken communicators, and meticulous in their actions to advance culture and manage day to day operations. Knowing how to analyze and make recommendations based on data is a critical function of roles in administration and operations.

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A Career Pathway on the Rise

Impactful work

These professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the community, directly contributing to the well-being and quality of life of residents and employees.

Diverse backgrounds welcome

Many professionals in these roles have many varying skill sets, allowing them to be adaptable and capable in all types of situations.

Reliable schedules

Administrative and operations professionals often benefit from reliable schedules, providing stability and predictability in both their work and personal lives.

Roles in Administration & Operations

  • Volunteer Coordinator
    Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers in long-term care, matching them with opportunities that enrich the lives of residents.

    Other Titles: Volunteer Services Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Community Engagement Coordinator, Activities & Volunteer Coordinator

    Salary: /hr
    Experience:
    1

    –

    3
    year(s)

  • Adult Day Director 
    An Adult Day Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a licensed adult day services program, which provides supportive, structured care to older adults and adults with disabilities in a community-based setting.

    Other Titles: Adult Day Program Manager, Adult Day Program Director, Adult Day Services Coordinator, Day Services Administrator

    Salary: $20+/hr
    Experience:
    1

    –

    3
    year(s)

  • Health Services Executive (HSE)
    A flexible license type that could serve in either an Assisted Living or a Skilled Nursing Facility. This leadership role would direct the activities of a nursing facility or an assisted living including daily operations, managing staff to ensure positive resident outcomes and nurturing a positive work and living environment.

    Other Titles: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Administrator, Executive Director, Community Operations Manager, Senior Living Manager

    Salary: $59-$68/hr
    Experience:
    2

    –

    5
    year(s)

  • Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
    Directs and is responsible for all activities of a nursing facility including daily operations, managing staff to ensure positive resident outcomes and nurturing a positive work and living environment.

    Other Titles: Health Services Executive, Administrator, Executive Director, Community Operations Manager, Senior Living Manager

    Salary: $59-$68/hr
    Experience:
    2

    –

    5
    year(s)

  • Executive Office
    CEOs, vice presidents, and other C-suite executives lead strategic planning, financial leadership, and overall management for community and organizational success.

    Other Titles: Vice President, CEO, CFO, COO, Executive Director

    Salary: $45+/hr
    Experience:

    –

    1
    year(s)

  • Licensed Assisted Living Director
    A leader who oversees and is responsible for all on-site operations and activities within a licensed assisted living.

    Other Titles: Assisted Living Director, Senior Living Director

    Salary: $45-$58/hr
    Experience:
    2

    –

    5
    year(s)

  • Health Information Management
    These professionals support community operations by managing health records and histories, promoting an efficient organizational system, and ensuring patient safety.

    Other Titles: Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Coder

    Salary: $22-$24/hr
    Experience:

    –

    1
    year(s)

  • Admissions
    A crucial role in coordination of new resident admissions, warmly welcoming them and ensuring they receive the care and support they need as they settle into a new community.

    Other Titles: Admissions Coordinator, Admissions Nurse, Assessment Nurse, Admissions Director, Medical Records Nurse, Resident Services Coordinator, Resident Admission Manager, Resident Admission Manager

    Salary: $34-$36/hr
    Experience:

    –

    1
    year(s)

  • Information Technology
    Information Technology, or IT, professionals manage senior living community applications, networks, servers, databases, and more.

    Other Titles: IT Support Specialist, Computer and Information Systems Manager, Network Administrator, IT Technician, IT Project Manage

    Salary: $28-$41/hr
    Experience:

    –

    1
    year(s)

  • Human Resources
    Careers in human resources can span from recruiting and onboarding new employees to administering benefits and wellbeing programs to managing employee relations to help foster a positive work environment.

    Other Titles: Employment Specialist, HR Coordinator, Human Resources Specialist, Recruiter, Human Resources Generalist, Recruiter, Human Resources Manager

    Salary: $30-$43/hr
    Experience:
    1

    –

    3
    year(s)

  • Finance
    Careers in finance within a senior care community and may include accountants and controllers who handle bookkeeping and maintain financial records.

    Other Titles: Accountant, Controller, Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable

    Salary: $25-$32/hr
    Experience:
    1

    –

    3
    year(s)

  • Sales & Marketing
    Sales and marketing professionals drive growth by highlighting notable aspects of the community and engaging with clients through thoughtful communication.

    Other Titles: Public relations (PR) manager, social media manager, marketing specialist, sales and leasing specialist

    Salary: $28-$42/hr
    Experience:

    –

    3
    year(s)

  • Every day is different…I wouldn’t want to do anything else.

    I’ve been working here for a little over two years now. I’m learning something because this was all new to me, so it was a little scary at first. But, I’m glad I stuck to it because every day is different. It’s not always the same. I wouldn’t want to do anything else.
    Travis C.
    Care Partner/CNA