Director of Resident Life

Company: Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living
Location: Pequannock
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Location: Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living Cedar Crest offers a vibrant lifestyle with abundant amenities, convenience services, and access to holistic continuing care to more than 1,800 residents who live in the community. We are hiring a Director of Resident Life, a strategic leader who champions the quality of life for our residents, and provides oversight to several departments focused on residents’ experiences and well-being. The Director will lead Resident Life teams who support the social, psychological, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual needs of our residents. We are looking for a strong leader who can enhance and evolve our programs and services, drive resident interactions and engagement throughout the community, and provide support to residents as they transition to higher levels of care all in support of our mission “to help people live better lives.” What we offer A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones! Compensation: $110,000 - 120,000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus. . How you will make an impact Provide programmatic oversight to the following departments and programs within Resident Life: Community Resources, Philanthropy, Fitness, Intermissions, Community TV, Resident Services, Pastoral Care, Home Support, Certified Home Health, and the Resident Volunteer Program. Serve as primary liaison with resident committees and groups, to support a vibrant resident culture and diversity of experiences. Support the role of Resident Life in the successful integration of person-centered, strengths-based programs and services for all residents. Develop and maintain a consistent and qualitative needs assessment of the population and provide high-quality responses to those needs. Manage the overall operations of the Resident Life department while meeting or exceeding federal, state, and local regulations and appropriate quality and service standards. Oversee the development of resident relations program to meet residents’ needs and ensure resident quality and service. Supervise and support a professional staff of the highest quality in each division of Resident Life. What you will need Healthcare experience preferred Minimum of 5 years management experience with progressively more responsible positions Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description. Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow. Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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