Executive Director - Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch

Integrated Real Estate Group · Houston, TX Full Time
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About Integrated Real Estate Group (IREG) Innovation Through Integration. Integrated Real Estate Group (IREG) is a vertically integrated real estate company with more than 1,200 employees across 46 communities - and growing. For over 20 years, we’ve developed and operated multifamily and senior living communities across Texas and Oklahoma, delivering more than 15,000 units and $2 billion in total development. What sets IREG apart is our integrated approach, bringing together development, construction, and operations to create high-performing communities across affordable housing, workforce housing, and market-rate living , including multifamily, active adult, independent living, assisted living, and memory care. At IREG, innovation isn’t just what we build, it’s how we operate, grow, and develop our people. We build communities and develop the people who lead them. About the Opportunity Location: [Community Name, City, State] Employment Type: Full-Time Company: Integrated Real Estate Group (IREG) Lead the community. Develop the team. Elevate the resident experience. We’re looking for an experienced Executive Director to lead the overall performance of our senior living community, bringing together people, operations, financial stewardship, occupancy growth, and exceptional resident service. About the Opportunity As Executive Director, you’ll serve as the senior leader of the community, overseeing daily operations, department performance, financial results, staffing, resident satisfaction, sales, occupancy, and regulatory compliance. You’ll lead department directors, establish clear expectations, and build a culture where employees feel supported, residents and families feel connected, and the community consistently meets its operational and financial goals. This role reports to the Regional Director of Operations and partners closely with regional and corporate leadership. What You’ll Own Lead the overall operation and performance of the community, including resident services, sales, business operations, dining, programming, housekeeping, maintenance, and other service areas Recruit, develop, coach, and retain strong department leaders while creating clear expectations and accountability throughout the community Develop and manage the annual operating budget, monitor financial performance, and ensure timely and accurate reporting Partner with sales and marketing leadership to strengthen referral relationships, increase occupancy, and achieve community revenue goals Build trusted relationships with residents and families while ensuring concerns are addressed promptly and professionally Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, licensing requirements, company policies, and resident-rights standards Ensure appropriate staffing levels, effective scheduling, and properly trained employees across all departments Conduct regular leadership meetings, review department performance, identify operational concerns, and implement solutions Promote a positive community presence through relationships with referral partners, healthcare providers, regulators, and local organizations Prote

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction — all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.

What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises — end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the Houston market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical day starts with a census and staffing review — confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.

Afternoons often shift to administrative work — reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days — the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $59.81/hr ($124,405/yr). The typical range is $45.69 – $78.44/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $73,403/yr
Houston Median $124,405/yr
Experienced (90th) $206,565/yr
vs. National Median +0.4%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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