Executive Assistant

Responsible for administrative, clerical and secretarial support for the Business Lead or Senior Director of Operations and senior leadership team (e.g., directors of operations management, business relationship manager, corporate operations directors, regional operations managers, financial services manager, marketing and sales manager).

Manage the business unit office and handle communications with other business units, corporate office and resources and LCS-owned communities.

Experience is Everything;

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative work space. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of the seniors.

The Role:

• Work closely with business unit personnel to handle questions and needs.
• Perform financial analysis and tracking functions- business unit budget.
• Prepare reports/spreadsheets using personal computer and various software packages.
• Manage business unit office-purchase supplies/equipment, perform bookkeeping duties (including accounts payable), arrange and follow up with vendor contracts.
• Act as liaison between division senior leadership and various public offices, corporate leadership, corporate resources and employees.
• Perform general executive secretary work-telephone, mail, word processing, filing, travel arrangements.
• Prepare professional-looking presentations in print and using Power Point.
• Plan meetings for business unit, department heads, start-up communities and others.
• Complete special projects, some of which involve gathering, analyzing and reporting data, training and making recommendations.
• Maintain calendar of key dates for the senior leadership team and manage the follow- up of certain items.
• Prepare minutes of meetings.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper files
Ability to travel to support division meetings, approximately two to four times per year.

Qualifications:

• Advanced secretarial degree and minimum 5 years related experience or high school education and minimum 7 years of related experience.
• Proficient with presentation, spreadsheet and word processing software, as well as general office equipment.
• Uses discretion in working with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills-both verbal and written. Excellent relationship skills.
• Possess detail orientation and analytical skills.
• Exhibits excellent hospitality skills to guests.
Possesses excellent organizational skills

Why LCS?

Industry leader. The Nation’s third-largest senior living operator, ranked number one in customer satisfaction among senior living communities.

Inclusive and collaborative culture. We’re dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have an engaged Diversity and Inclusion Council focused on creating awareness and educating employees on inclusivity. In addition, LCS creates a collaborative culture that provides an exceptional experience for every employee.

Top Workplace USA: LCS has earned the Top Workplaces USA award for several consecutive years and is recognized for our strong company culture and engaged workforce. In addition, LCS earned ten culture excellence awards in areas such as DE&I practices, top managers, professional development and clued-in leaders, to name a few.

Top Workplace Iowa: LCS employees truly believe we are an employer choice. This recognition, for 4 years running, is in large part due to the culture of excellence that our employees help deliver every single day.

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match and paid parental leave.

Charity and community involvement. We are recognized as a national team for the Alzheimer’s Association and consistently a top contributor to United Way. We also support our employee’s individual community contributions and provide opportunities to get involved at our corporate locations and in our communities.

Outstanding advancement opportunities. LCS is growing and we think you should too. Our company growth allows for internal growth opportunities across all of our business lines.

Ongoing career development. Onsite education opportunities, education assistance, and continuing education credits allow LCS employees to keep their knowledge of current industry changes relevant.

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and creating lasting value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: www.lcsnet.com

Travel Frequency: 0-10%

Estimated Salary Range: $68,000 - $80,000

The actual title & salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES, IS REQUIRED

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER