Senior Living Transitions Leader (Acquisitions & Turnarounds)

Cogir Senior Living; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation, holidays & sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program and

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks a Director of Community Transitions to lead operational stability during ownership changes, acquisitions, or new openings. You will oversee Day One readiness, ensure resident care continuity, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Cogir’s standards and culture.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, rapid diagnosis of risks, and collaboration with executive teams to deliver measurable results across multiple communities within Cogir’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field.
• 7+ years leadership in senior living or healthcare operations.
• Experience with acquisitions, transitions, and new openings.
• Knowledge of state licensing, surveys, and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to travel 85%+.

Responsibilities

• Lead transitions post-acquisition or management change.
• Develop 100-day stabilization plans with milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional transition workstreams.
• Ensure resident care continuity and regulatory readiness.
• Manage occupancy and revenue during transitions.
• Partner with executive leadership and regional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare operations

Acquisitions

Transition planning

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional

P&L management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration

Tools

Yardi

LifeLoop

Paylocity

August Health

SafelyYou

Job description

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks a Director of Community Transitions to lead operational stability during ownership changes, acquisitions, or new openings. You will oversee Day One readiness, ensure resident care continuity, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Cogir’s standards and culture.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, rapid diagnosis of risks, and collaboration with executive teams to deliver measurable results across multiple communities within Cogir’s