Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.Traveling Operations Specialist - Senior LivingMust reside in Michigan; position requires extensive travel (80% or more) throughout Mid-Michigan.Competitive Salary and Comprehensive benefitsGenerous PTO/HolidayOpportunity for Growth and DevelopmentPosition Summary:The Traveling Operations Specialist provides critical support to community leadership teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations across all service areas, including staffing, resident services, dining, housekeeping, and maintenance. This role functions as a key resource in maintaining operational excellence, offering interim leadership coverage, assisting in recruiting and onboarding, and driving performance improvements across assigned communities. This position requires travel up to 90% of the time.Qualifications:Bachelors degree in healthcare administration, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferredMinimum of 5 years of leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality management.Strong understanding of regulatory standards in assisted living and memory care.Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Willingness and ability to travel up to 90% of the time; flexibility to work in diverse settings and manage shifting priorities.Proven experience in performance management, budgeting, and team development.________________________________________Position Type:Full-time, Travel-Based (Up to 90% Travel Required)________________________________________Key Responsibilities:Operational Support and Leadership CoverageProvide hands-on support to community leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality operations in all departments.Serve as interim coverage for key leadership roles such as Executive Director and Wellness Director during vacancies or extended absences.Collaborate with community leaders to implement systems and workflows that enhance operational efficiency and resident satisfaction.Recruitment and OnboardingAssist with recruiting efforts by sourcing candidates via platforms like Indeed, screening applicants, conducting interviews, and managing onboarding paperwork.Help ensure seamless onboarding of new hires and provide initial training to promote retention and performance.Regulatory Compliance and Quality AssuranceMonitor communities to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including licensure and safety standards.Conduct documentation audits and offer guidance to ensure best practices in care and service delivery.Complete Quarterly Excellence Reviews to identify operational strengths and areas for improvement.Performance Improvement and Strategic ProjectsPartner with community leadership to develop and implement action plans based on review findings.Support the Regional Director of Operations with budget preparation, cost control, and financial performance analysis.Identify opportunities to improve financial outcomes without compromising quality of care or services.Analyze KPIs and operational metrics to identify trends and inform performance improvement strategies.Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to Executive Directors, Wellness Directors, and other department leaders.Support leadership transitions by assisting with the onboarding and training of new leaders to maintain consistent practices and standards.Resident and Family EngagementAssist communities in maintaining high levels of resident and family satisfaction by promoting best practices in customer service and issue resolution.Special ProjectsLead or contribute to special initiatives, including new community openings, transitions, software implementations, and operational auditsGeneral Working ConditionsThis position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

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