Executive Director

Socket.dev; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Executive Director to oversee all community operations and ensure top-quality care and services. You will manage budgets, staffing, and daily operations in line with regulatory guidelines while fostering strong staff, resident, and family relations.

The role demands leadership of multiple departments, adherence to laws, and strategic execution of sales and operations plans to sustain financial stability and exceptional resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, nursing, or human services preferred or supervisory experience.
• Licensed Administrator in good standing or comply with applicable license requirements.
• 5+ years in progressive leadership in senior living operations; hospitality experience is a plus.
• Strong budget, financial planning, and cross-functional team leadership skills.
• Proficient with CRM systems and MS Office; excellent communication and integrity.

Responsibilities

• On-site executive for all operations; serve as main contact for staff, residents, and stakeholders.
• Supervise and motivate all department directors and staff; maintain training and morale.
• Maintain high resident satisfaction through quality services.
• Lead development and implementation of community sales and operations strategies.
• Ensure compliance with care regulations and collaborate with clinical leadership.
• Manage budget, cash flow, and budget accountability; minimize variances.
• Provide leadership for staff and residents; proactively solve problems.
• Maintain relationships with Cogir Senior Living corporate staff.
• Keep policies, procedures, and licenses up to date with regulations.
• Oversee hiring, promotions, and retention of qualified personnel; inspect property.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff management

Communication

On-call readiness

Driver's license

CRM familiarity

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, nursing, or human services

Licensed Administrator in good standing

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job 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 in good standing (per state requirements) 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 the 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.