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Email to a Friend
Christina Crelia
University of Phoenix
LSM/412
Marc Schnitzer
06/07/2022
Dear John,

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Dear John,
I am writing this email because I heard that you are interested in a career as a manager
within the lifespan management industry and need some information on the positions within the
field. I would be happy to share the knowledge I have about the management positions within the
lifespan management industry and some other useful information to help you decide if it is the
right field for you.
A lifespan management organizations administration is made up of senior employees that
have various responsibilities depending on the type of facility they are employed at. A person
holding an administration position may be responsible for managing everyday operations,
managing finances and budgets, assuring that the facility operates in accordance with all federal,
state, and company policies, rules, and regulations, and finding ways to efficiently achieve the
goals of the organization.
There are two different managerial categories in the lifespan management industry,
clinical and non-clinical. First, I will give you some information about the non-clinical
management positions available. The non-clinical management positions can consist of an
administrator or chief executive officer (CEO), an assistant administrator, a director of marketing
or chief financial officer, a dietary manager, a housekeeping manager, an activity director, a
director of rehabilitation, and a director of social services. People in these positions can work at
one facility or they may oversee multiple facilities from a remote location such as a corporate
office. Each of these managerial positions comes with department specific roles and
responsibilities.
One of the most important management positions within the lifespan management field is
an administrator or CEO. Administrator positions can be found at skilled nursing facilities or

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nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and continuum of care facilities. The role of an
administrator usually involves following federal, state, local, and facility guidelines and policies
to effectively manage the daily functions and activities that take place within the facility to
ensure that residents receive the best possible care. Administrators are responsible for
overseeing all facility employees, managing the budget, and working with the facility’s
designated physician. Administrators must be capable of developing professional relationships
and must be able to represent the facility to the public while at work and at professional and
community activities (Long Term Care Professional Leadership Council, n.d.). Anyone
employed as an administrator is usually required to complete continued education programs
(Long Term Care Professional Leadership Council, n.d.). In the United States administrators of
any skilled nursing facility are required to be licensed. Administrator licensure requirements at
assisted living facilities are specific to the state they are located in.