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Cogir

Operates senior living communities with hospitality

Executive Director

Full-Time
$75k - $85k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In Person
Business & Strategy

About the job

Requirements
  • 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.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a progressive leadership role in a senior living operation is required.
  • Must understand and comply with all federal, state, and local resident rights regulations.
  • Must demonstrate expertise in budget management and financial planning, with the ability to develop, monitor, and optimize budgets aligned with organizational goals.
  • Must have knowledge of various computer systems and customer relationship management software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must possess the ability to build, lead, and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and a passion for serving seniors.
  • Must demonstrate accuracy in assignments, time-management ability, and high integrity.
  • Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends and be on-call 24/7.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee all community operations and ensure the quality of care and services provided.
  • Maintain the community's financial stability, manage budgets and cash flow, oversee staffing practices, and handle daily operations in line with government agency guidelines.
  • Foster an environment that upholds high standards of care and build strong relationships with staff, department leaders, residents, providers, and family members.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Act as the on-site executive for all operations and the contact for staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies, and the public.
  • Supervise, direct, and motivate department directors, supervisors, and staff, and maintain training and morale.
  • Maintain high resident satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality services.
  • Lead the development and implementation of community sales and operations strategies and tactics consistent with company objectives.
  • Manage the community's budget and cash flow, maintain budget accountability, and anticipate and minimize negative budget variances and deficits.
  • Provide leadership for staff and residents by proactively solving problems and issues.
  • Act as the main property contact for corporate staff and maintain positive relationships.
  • Maintain current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses in accordance with company, federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Review employee hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations with attention to retaining quality personnel.
  • Maintain the building grounds and property by supervising preventative maintenance systems and programs and conducting frequent inspections.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hospitality experience is a plus.

About the company

Cogir Senior Living manages and operates senior living communities, drawing on 20 years of residential and hospitality experience. It provides living spaces for seniors with services and programs for daily life, delivered by trained staff and community amenities that fit a comfortable, refined ambiance influenced by French-inspired design and West Coast flair. Its approach blends hospitality-style service with a European-influenced atmosphere to create a welcoming environment for residents. The goal is to offer high-quality living that supports independence, assistance, and community.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Cogir launched a U.S. Foundation on March 15, 2026, improving community goodwill.
  • March 24, 2026 Humane World for Animals partnership broadens resident-engagement programming.
  • April 2026 leadership reset targets new development across master-planned sites in 24 states.

What critics are saying

  • The March 2026 Potomac shooting lawsuit alleges negligence, weak security, and $1.1 million damages.
  • June 2026 filings put accused employee Maurquise James in state hospital, prolonging discovery.
  • A Potomac verdict plus licensing scrutiny would crater occupancy and lender confidence.

What makes Cogir unique

  • Cogir runs 118 U.S. communities in 17 states, plus 66 Canadian communities.
  • Cadence acquisition and Epoch deal give Cogir scale across independent, assisted, memory care.
  • SafelyYou deployment cut falls 52% and now spans assisted living and memory care.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Meal Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Business Wire
Apr 23rd, 2024
Cogir Senior Living Expands Safelyyou To 36 Communities And Into Assisted Living After Reducing The Number Of Residents Falling By An Impressive 52%

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cogir Senior Living, a leading senior living provider committed to making residents’ lives better, announced their decision to expand SafelyYou, the leader in empowering safer, more person-centered care across senior living through world-leading AI, industry-changing hardware, and remote expert clinicians. With SafelyYou’s proven success, Cogir is furthering the innovation’s reach across both communities and care levels, expanding to 36 communities, and now offering SafelyYou for assisted living as well as memory care. Cogir began its partnership with SafelyYou to address resident falls—one of the toughest challenges in senior living—and improve resident outcomes. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older adults and cost operators an average of over $5,000 per incident. SafelyYou offers world-leading AI video technology combined with 24/7 remote clinical experts to both detect and help prevent falls. With SafelyYou, Cogir was able to reduce the number of residents falling by 52%, for residents using SafelyYou for a minimum of 60 days, when comparing their first month using the program to their second month

France Media Inc.
Jun 28th, 2023
Cogir, Cadence Are Bigger, Better Together

With its acquisition of Cadence Living, Cogir Senior Living is building a company with wide-ranging expertise.