Regional Director of Operations (Senior Living - Extensive Travel

About Arvum Senior Living

At Arvum Senior Living, we proudly serve seniors through Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across eight states throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest regions. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven communities where residents receive compassionate care and Team Members experience meaningful careers, strong culture, and opportunities for continued growth.

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from . We are committed to investing in our people through leadership development, training, and career advancement opportunities that empower our Team Members to thrive personally and professionally.

As the Regional Director of Operations, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Location:

Commutable to the Des Moines, IA region
- Remote with extensive travel

As the Regional Director of Operations, you will support, lead, and direct multiple communities to achieve operational and financial success. You’ll be responsible for ensuring resident satisfaction, delivering high-quality care and services, and driving occupancy and revenue growth across your region.

Status:
Full Time

Schedule:

Extensive travel (Des Moines, IA)

Rate of Pay: $165K base + 25% annual performance bonus target

Travel:
Extensive regional travel required

• Lead operations by directing and coordinating activities in alignment with Seaton Senior Living's goals, objectives, and policies
• Communicate a clear, resident-focused vision across communities
• Review annual resident satisfaction surveys and implement programs to increase satisfaction
• Manage and hold Executive Directors accountable for achieving community-specific and organizational goals
• Partner with Executive Directors to develop strategies that meet NOI expectations
• Maximize occupancy to achieve or exceed budgeted revenue goals
• Develop and execute occupancy growth plans
• Review monthly financial statements; collaborate with Executive Directors to address deficiencies
• Maintain awareness of competition and industry trends
• Maintain a strong presence in the communities, spending the majority of your time onsite

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, employee relations, and separations of community leaders in accordance with policy
• Provide oversight and accountability for Executive Directors to ensure operational efficiency and financial success
• Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability appropriately across leadership teams
• Lead the regional team in alignment with Seaton's mission and values
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and proactive problem-solving
• Promote leadership development, best-practice sharing, and collaboration across communities

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of five years’ senior living leadership experience, including combined Sales and Operations responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation abilities
• Ability to analyze financial reports, performance metrics, and data to guide decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Windows) and ability to adapt to technology platforms
• Strong leadership and team-building skills; able to inspire and hold others accountable
• Demonstrated judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in fast-paced settings
• Positive client service attitude with a commitment to resident satisfaction and organizational values

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