Executive Director

Cogir Senior Living; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks an Executive Director to oversee all community operations, ensuring quality of care and strong financial stability. You will lead staff across departments, build relationships with residents, families, and partners, and drive strategy to meet Cogir’s standards of service.

This role requires hands-on leadership, budget mastery, reliability in scheduling, and a passion for seniors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• On-site executive for all operations, acting as the main contact for staff, residents, families, and external organizations.
• Supervise and motivate all department directors, supervisors, and staff; maintain training and morale.
• Maintain high resident satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality services.
• Lead development and implementation of community sales and operations strategies, aligned with company objectives.
• Understand and support Resident Care Program and regulatory compliance across departments.
• Manage the community budget and cash flow, ensuring budget accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Integrity

On-call readiness

Hospitality experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/healthcare/nursing/human services

Licensed Administrator (where required)

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job 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.
• 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.