Description

Why Join Baptist Village Communities
BVC offers a unique opportunity to lead a respected, mission-driven senior living organization with a strong Christian foundation. The President & CEO will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of BVC while serving older adults with dignity, compassion, and excellence.

Position Summary

Baptist Village Communities (BVC) is seeking a mission-driven, experienced executive leader to serve as its next President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO provides overall leadership for the organization, ensuring alignment with BVC’s Christian mission, strategic direction, and long-term sustainability.

The President & CEO is responsible for leading the organization’s operations, executive team, financial stewardship, and external relationships while advancing excellence in senior living services across all BVC campuses.

Mission & Strategic Leadership

• Must affirm the most recent version of the Baptist Faith and Message.
• Must be a member of a cooperating Southern Baptist Church.
• Lead BVC in fulfillment of its Christian mission, values, and strategic plan.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to establish long-range vision, goals, and organizational priorities.
• Ensure that all programs, services, and initiatives reflect BVC’s faith-based commitment to residents, families, and staff.

Executive & Organizational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight of all BVC operations, campuses, and corporate functions.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the organization through an evolving senior living environment with wisdom, stability, and innovation.

Senior Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate senior leadership, including Vice Presidents, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary, and Campus Administrators.
• Build a strong leadership team and promote professional development and succession planning.
• Encourage mission alignment and employee engagement throughout the organization.

Financial Stewardship & Sustainability

• Oversee organizational financial performance, budgeting, and long-term sustainability.
• Work closely with the CFO and Board of Directors to ensure responsible fiscal management andrisk oversight.
• Support capital planning, strategic growth initiatives, and operational efficiency.

Board Partnership & Governance

• Maintain a strong, transparent, and collaborative relationship with the Board of Directors.
• Serve as an ex officio member of Board committees and appoint committees as directed.
• Provide regular, timely reporting on organizational performance, risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Submit an annual report of operations to the Board of Directors.

External Relations & Advocacy

• Serve as BVC’s primary liaison to the Oklahoma Baptists.
• Serve, or appoint a designee to serve, as liaison to WatersEdge.
• Represent BVC to churches, donors, community partners, and external stakeholders with credibility and humility.
• Serve as a visible and trusted spokesperson for BVC within the senior living and faith-based communities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of senior leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated success leading complex organizations, preferably with multiple campuses or service lines.
• Proven ability to lead executive teams and manage operational and financial performance.
• Strong alignment with BVC’s Christian mission and values.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in faith-based or nonprofit senior living organizations.
• Familiarity with board governance, foundations, or denominational partnerships.
• Experience with continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) or multi-level senior living services.
• Advanced degree in healthcare administration, business, leadership, or a related field.

Leadership Attributes

• Christ-centered, servant-hearted leadership style.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline.
• Relational, transparent, and emotionally intelligent.
• Financially astute and results-oriented.
• Comfortable leading change in a complex regulatory environment.
• Trusted communicator with residents, staff, and board members.
• Demonstrated success in securing funding, donor stewardship, and developing new revenue streams.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete the application below and upload or email a resume and three professional references to info@baptistvillage.org.