Executive Directors for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills8%Strategic Planning7%Education level
Bachelor's degree50%Master's degree31%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
Less than a year8%6-10 years14%More than 10 years78%Current company
Brookdale Senior Living
Sunrise Senior Living
Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation CenterTime at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years22%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $133,510 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $90,864 – $196,172 yearly
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Contract Consulting Servicews
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Management AccountantPMPCertified Compliance & Ethics ProfessionalCPCUChartered Financial AnalystCertified Treasury ProfessionalSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsGAASTime ManagementExecutive Director
Geneva, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Health Insurance LicenseReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseReal Estate BrokerResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningTime ManagementReal Estate Agent
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointExecutive Director
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Financial ConceptsFNMAFinancial Planning SoftwareHigh-End SalesAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableAdministrative Coordinator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CNPDriver's LicenseCNASkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsExecutive Director
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementOrganizational Strategy Formulation
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What's the average time to fill an executive director role?
The average time to fill an executive director role is 36 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do executive directors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an executive director include: leadership, communication skills and strategic planning.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive director?
Common licenses or certifications for executive directors include: CPR, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to executive directors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive directors include: contract consulting servicews, office manager/executive assistant and real estate agent.
What level of education is common for an executive director?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an executive director in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive director?
Most executive directors have 22 years of professional experience.
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