Associate Executive Director

At Watermark Retirement Communities, we've been a trusted leader in senior living for over 30 years, driven by our commitment to building an innovative, compassionate culture for both residents and associates. When you step into one of our communities, you’ll immediately feel the difference—a genuine atmosphere of connection, care, and belonging. We call it "Creating Ripples."

Join our forward-thinking team where every day you’re empowered to slow down, find purpose in each moment, and make meaningful impacts that ripple across lives. At Watermark, we celebrate life, stories, and the incredible human connections that make us stronger together. We take pride in our talented, compassionate associates and value the unique contributions each person brings. Be part of something bigger—help us shape culture, one story at a time.

If all of these sounds like an amazing opportunity for you, here is what you need to have to be considered for this position: We have a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader in senior housing that would like to train under one of the most accomplished executive directors in the industry.

The ideal candidate will need to be proficient in financial management and creating and maintaining an annual budget and meeting and exceeding NOI. You should have a clear vision for the community, which will include but not be limited to dining, sales,and most importantly culture. Sounds like a tall order but this is a great opportunity for the candidate that possesses these qualifications.

Associate Executive Director will be reporting to the Campus Executive Director

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as an Assistant/Associate ED or ED role


• College Degree


• Excellent Survey History


• Proven track record as a leader


• Visionary


• Exceptional computer skills


• Proven leadership skills


• Strong business acumen


• Ability to drive culture

What we Offer you:

• Opportunity to work with and learn from an Executive Director who is a proven industry leader


• Career Opportunities


• Career Advancement


• Opportunity to work with and manage all departments


• Great benefits


• Beautiful work environment


• Regional and National support


• A seat at the table!

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.