Lutheran Life Communities (Lutheran Life), a respected senior living organization headquartered in the Chicago suburbs, seeks a visible, collaborative, and experienced leader to serve as the Executive Director (ED) of its Pleasant View community in Ottawa, IL.
Reporting to Lutheran Life Communities' Chief Operating Officer, the ED will arrive at an important time in the organization's history and will be a collaborative, mission-driven leader focused on leading and coordinating operational, sales, and business development activities at Pleasant View. The new ED will prioritize business development and sales efforts to drive occupancy at the community.
Lutheran Life Communities is a faith-based, not-for-profit system of life plan communities and senior services operating across Illinois and Indiana, focused on service and performance excellence while committed to leading innovation to transform the field of aging. Serving more than 2,500 seniors annually, the organization is known for its strong culture, high resident satisfaction, and outstanding quality of care. With annual revenues of $138 million, Lutheran Life maintains a competitive market position and a reputation for excellence. Its longstanding brand and commitment to innovation make it a cornerstone of the community and a leader in senior care.
The ideal candidate for ED will have significant experience in aging services (LifePlan), Continuing Care Retirement Community, or Senior Housing strongly preferred) and a strong track record of driving occupancy and sales. Excellent listening and relationship-building skills, coupled with the ability to drive consensus and foster collaboration with residents, staff, and community partners, are essential for the role. In addition, the ED will possess a passion and commitment to improving the lives of older adults, aligned with Lutheran Life's mission, vision, and values.
Confidential expressions of interest, nominations, and applications are welcome and can be submitted via the WittKieffer candidate portal, accessible via the buttons below. The anticipated salary range for this role is $175,000-$200,000, plus benefits, commensurate with experience.Inquiries and questions concerning this search may be directed to the WittKieffer search consultants, Lisa DeSimone Arthur and Roxana Woudstra at [email protected].