Executive Director Specialist

Cogirofmillcreekseniorliving; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous bonuses

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading senior living organization in Arizona is seeking a Regional Executive Director to provide operational support across various communities. This role involves overseeing daily operations, training new Executive Directors, and ensuring quality care and customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5-7 years of leadership experience in senior living or healthcare. This position requires 100% travel and offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations.
• Experience as a Multi-site Executive Director or Regional Director is a plus.
• Proven operational and financial success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and management of assigned community.
• Assist in training new Executive Directors.
• Manage budgets and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership experience in retirement housing

Customer service mindset

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business management, or related field

Graduate degree preferred

State Administrator License

Job description

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!

Position Overview

The Regional Executive Director (RED) is a traveling specialist role. The RED will provide leadership and operational support to an assigned Senior Living community in an interim Executive Director capacity. They will cover a portfolio in their assigned geographic area. They will fill in communities with an ED vacancy or those in need of additional administrator support. Additional responsibilities include onboarding and training new Executive Directors. This role requires 100% travel, with a schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off, or possibly Monday through Friday, based on location and need.

The RED will ensure quality care, customer service, partnerships, revenue enhancement, and optimal business results. They will directly oversee the daily operations and management of their assigned community and assist in training newly hired Executive Directors in their assigned region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the assigned community in establishing sales and revenue goals while actively participating in sales and marketing efforts.
• Direct the overall daily operations of the assigned community to ensure the highest quality of care and service per facility and company standards.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and evaluate all frontline and community leadership team members, building a collaborative culture.
• Prepare and manage budgets, cash flow, occupancy, and financial performance reports for the assigned community.
• Accountability in fiscal management, employee management/development, quality care improvement/risk management, vendor‑staff relationships, and culture/communication.
• Ensure resident and team member satisfaction.
• Review, develop, and assist in implementing consistent company‑wide and facility‑based policies and procedures, exceeding state and regulatory minimum requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive rounds assessing compliance with quality care standards, environmental services, government regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in training and mentoring newly hired Executive Directors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, generous bonuses, and growth opportunities.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Requirements

Candidate Qualifications and Experience

Education

• A bachelor's degree in healthcare, business management, hospitality, or a related field is required.
• A graduate degree is preferred.
• A state Administrator License, or meeting state requirements for Assisted Living.

Experience and Skills

• At least 5‑7 years of progressive leadership experience in retirement housing, hospitality, or healthcare operations, in an Executive Director or General Manager capacity, is required.
• Experience as a Multi‑site Executive Director, General Manager, or Regional Director is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and senior living operational systems.
• Ability to manage time effectively, with great initiative, good judgment, and integrity.
• Customer service mindset with a constant strive for excellence.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven operational and financial success, with the ability to apply critical thinking to various situations, assess business objectives, and develop, implement, and monitor effective business plans for improvement.
• Experience with hiring and building a community leadership team.
• Previous experience in overseeing acquisitions or new building openings is a plus.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel 100% of the time, within all of our states of operation.