Interim Senior Living Operations Leader

Better Living SL; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Living seeks an Operations Specialist to support communities during leadership vacancies, transitions, onboarding, training periods, and other times when additional operational support is needed.

This traveling interim leader must enter communities quickly, assess needs, set priorities, support the team, and drive measurable progress. The role requires significant travel and flexible assignments across locations and durations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and hold others accountable.
• Strong written and verbal communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to travel extensively and work independently with corporate leadership.
• Knowledge of resident rights, documentation, and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership during leadership vacancies and transitions, ensuring continuity and accountability.
• Assess and stabilize community operations, finances, staffing, and regulatory readiness with a defined action plan.
• Train and develop new executive leaders and reinforce company standards and culture.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, payroll, billing, reporting, and vendor coordination while protecting resources.
• Travel frequently between Better Living communities and maintain schedules that may include irregular hours.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations management

Change management

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM

EHR

Payroll systems

Financial software

Recruiting platforms

Maintenance systems

Quality management

Job description

Better Living seeks an Operations Specialist to support communities during leadership vacancies, transitions, onboarding, training periods, and other times when additional operational support is needed.

This traveling interim leader must enter communities quickly, assess needs, set priorities, support the team, and drive measurable progress. The role requires significant travel and flexible assignments across locations and durations.