Directors for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills11%Time Management9%Education level
Bachelor's degree47%Master's degree31%Doctorate8%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Bright Horizons
Publicis Sapient
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Time at current job
1-2 years38%2-5 years38%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 44,868 profiles for Directors in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $148,432 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $86,138 – $255,775 yearly
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Executive Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationClinical Social WorkerFirst Aid CertificationLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorCounseling CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceDirector Of Enviromental Services
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipManagementOrganizational SkillsExecutive Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Montessori CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHealth & Safety Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCPRFirst AidDirector of Clinical Operations
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Nurse Executive Advanced-Board CertifiedRNTCRNPALSENPCLicensed Practical Nurse+9 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningLevel I Trauma Center ExperienceOperationsSports Athletics General Manager & Director/USAG Gymnastic Program Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationReal Estate LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningEMT ExperienceTime ManagementPersonal Assistant Experience
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What's the average time to fill a director role?
The average time to fill a director role is 40 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do directors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a director include: leadership, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for directors?
Common licenses or certifications for directors include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to directors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to directors include: executive director, site director and director of clinical operations.
What level of education is common for a director?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a director in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a director?
Most directors have 19 years of professional experience.
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