Congregation of Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Indiana

Jeff Harris and Associates is proud to exclusively represent Holy Cross House in the search for an Administrator to be based in Notre Dame, Indiana. This deeply mission-driven leadership opportunity oversees all aspects of this remarkable faith-based healthcare community, ensuring compassionate, high-quality care for the Holy Cross priests and brothers who have dedicated their lives to service.

This is a unique opportunity to join a respected and faith-filled community situated adjacent to the University of Notre Dame campus. The Administrator will provide strategic direction and oversight across all functions, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a focus on resident care, staff engagement, and operational leadership, this individual will play a vital role in sustaining the compassionate spirit and mission that define Holy Cross House.

Department: Holy Cross House

Location: Notre Dame, IN

Reports To: Director of Community Life and Health

Position Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: M-F, daily hours worked vary according to workload demands

Summary

The Administrator of Holy Cross House is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all functions and activities, including finances, medical departments, resident care, employee relations, and overall facility operations. This role oversees staff engagement and maintains a positive culture throughout the facility, aligning with Holy Cross Province's mission and policies. Additionally, this position leads various committees at Holy Cross House, including leadership, strategic planning, employee town hall meetings, and individual department meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Include the following: other duties may be assigned.)

· Achieve organizational, financial, and quality objectives for departments as delegated by the Province. Ensures that service lines and programs are responsive to the residents' needs and that quality care is delivered effectively and economically.

· Positively represents and develops positive relationships with outside agencies, families, physicians, and other health care agencies and providers under contract.

· Oversees communication with medical providers, religious team, and staff to ensure that the needs of the residents are addressed, while building trust within the community.

· Manages the census and occupancy to assure we are meeting the needs of medical and assisted living needs of the Province and their guests.

· Assures ongoing and effective communication with residents and family members, and maximizes family awareness of resident needs and constructive engagement of family members in the lives of residents.

· Along with the Director of Community Life and Health, develop and implement written policies and procedures that reflect the goals and objectives of the community.

· Assist in monitoring Human Resource practices to ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies, and the pursuit of practices that promote high morale, recruitment, and staff retention.

· Monitor the operation of assigned departments, functions, activities, and other related areas, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback and assist, observe, coach, and discipline as necessary.

· Assist in the preparation of an annual operating budget for approval by the Province's Finance Committee and allocate the resources to carry out programs and activities at Holy Cross House. Include labor costs, operational supplies, and expenses.

· Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to department heads.

· Participate in educational workshops, seminars, and meetings to keep abreast of current changes in the healthcare field, as well as to maintain professional status.

· Ensure that the campus is clean and safe for residents’ comfort and convenience and that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services. Ensures that universal precautions, infection control, fire safety, and sanitation practices and procedures are followed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and/or Experience

· A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 3 years of relevant long-term care management experience.

· An active HFA

· Experience with a faith-based, not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises the following positions:

· Director of Nursing

· Business Manager

· Life Enrichment Coordinator

· Therapies Coordinator

· Staffing Scheduler

Other Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

· In-depth knowledge of licensure rules and regulations.

· Knowledge of the standards of practice in the delivery of nursing and other health services.

· Highest level knowledge of management practices

· Knowledge of best practices in the field of continuing and long-term care.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· The ability to articulate vision and to lead others in its accomplishment.

· The ability to speak in public in front of large and small audiences and in a manner that is relaxed, informative, and reflects positively on Holy Cross House

· Strong verbal communication skills.

· The ability to read, write, understand, and speak fluently and correctly in the English language.

· Ability to embody and uphold the corporate personality and culture of Holy Cross House and be cognizant and respectful of the teachings of the Catholic Church.

This position requires variable work hours (often exceeding a typical 40-hour work week) that may include weekends and holidays, as the position is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As such, this position is subject to callbacks in the event of emergencies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, twist, and bend. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment involves collaborating with the Congregation and, at times, family members to provide direct care for elderly residents suffering from various stages of illness. As a result, the work environment can be stressful and emotionally sensitive, potentially leading to unfavorable interactions in the workplace. This position is exposed to various infectious wastes, diseases, conditions, and hazardous chemicals.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

Holy Cross House offers medical plans (PPO and HDHP), dental, vision, employer HSA contribution, 403(b) and employer vested pension, employer-covered short-term and long-term disability, free life insurance, critical illness insurance, free counseling through EAP service, paid time off (PTO) and ten paid holidays, and employee events throughout the year. PTO is available to all regular full- and part-time employees and provides opportunities for rest and renewal. The amount of PTO is determined each pay period by the number of hours worked and increases with continuous employment. PTO begins to accrue immediately upon hire and becomes available for use after 90 days of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person