Executive Director

Cogir Senior Living; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation

Holidays and Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, oversees a network of senior living communities across 11 states. The Executive Director will be the on-site leader responsible for all community operations, resident care, staffing, and financial stability while upholding regulatory compliance.

He/she will guide department directors, ensure high resident satisfaction, and translate company objectives into actionable sales and operating strategies, building strong relationships with staff,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a progressive leadership role in senior living or healthcare
• Understanding of resident rights regulations for federal/state/local levels
• Ability to develop, monitor, and optimize budgets aligned with goals

Responsibilities

• Oversee all community operations and quality of care and services
• Manage budgets and cash flow, ensuring financial stability
• Direct and motivate all department directors and staff; maintain training and morale
• Lead development and execution of sales and operations strategies
• Maintain compliance with laws, policies, and licensing requirements
• Foster relationships with staff, residents, providers, and families
• Ensure high resident satisfaction through consistent service quality
• Oversee preventive maintenance and building condition inspections

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Staff development

Operations oversight

Property management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/healthcare/related field

Licensed Administrator (where required)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

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.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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.
• 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.

Salary Description
$75,000 to $85,000 DOE