Executive Director

Cogir USA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation

Holidays and Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in the United States seeks an Executive Director to oversee all community operations and ensure high-quality care. You will manage budgets, staffing, and regulatory compliance while driving resident satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to maintain financial stability and advocate for residents and families. Evening/weekend on-call may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a progressive leadership role in senior living or healthcare environments.
• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, nursing, or human services preferred.
• Must meet licensure requirements for administrator in applicable states.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all community operations and ensure quality of care and services.
• Maintain financial stability, budgets, and cash flow for the community.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff; maintain high morale and performance.
• Lead sales and operations strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and policies.
• Cultivate relationships with staff, residents, providers, and families.
• Monitor policies, licenses, and regulatory requirements; manage facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Staff Development

Operations Oversight

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/healthcare

Licensed Administrator (if required)

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director holds full accountability for overseeing all community operations and ensuring the quality of care and services provided. This role includes, but is not limited to, maintaining the community's financial stability, managing budgets and cash flow, overseeing staffing practices, and handling daily operations in line with government agency guidelines. The Executive Director is responsible for fostering an environment that upholds the highest standards of care and building strong relationships with staff, department leaders, residents, providers, and family members. Additionally, they will ensure strict compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• On-site executive for all operations, acting as contact for all staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies, and the public.
• Supervise, direct, and motivate all department directors, supervisors, and staff. Maintain training and morale.
• Maintain a high degree of resident satisfaction through consistently delivering high-quality services.
• Lead the development and implementation of all community sales and operations strategies and tactics, consistent with the company's objectives.
• Understand the community's care regulations and support the Resident Care Program by regularly meeting with the clinical department head to discuss and address issues or concerns.
• Manage the community's budget and cash flow, maintain budget accountability, and aggressively anticipate and minimize negative budget variances and deficits.
• Provide leadership for staff and residents, proactively solving problems and issues.
• Act as the main property contact for Cogir Senior Living corporate staff, maintaining positive relationships.
• Maintain current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses, following company, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Review all employee hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations with attention paid to retaining quality personnel.
• Maintain the building grounds and property by supervising preventative maintenance systems and programs and conducting frequent inspections.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, nursing, or human services is preferred, or a combination of education and experience in a supervisory role in a senior living, healthcare, or hospitality environment.
• Must be a Licensed Administrator (if state regulations require) in good standing and/or meet all applicable federal and state license requirements.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least 5 years of experience in a progressive leadership role in a senior living operation is required. Hospitality experience is a plus.
• An understanding and compliance with all federal, state, and local resident rights regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget management and financial planning. Ability to develop, monitor, and optimize budgets aligned with organizational goals.
• Knowledge of various computer systems and CRM software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a passion for serving seniors.
• A high degree of accuracy in all assignments, ability to manage time effectively, and high integrity.
• Capacity to work evenings and/or weekends and be on-call 24/7.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.