Executive Directors for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills9%Analysis Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree48%Master's degree35%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
6-10 years6%More than 10 years94%Current company
AdviniaCare
Applegreen USAveanna Healthcare
Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years22%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $89,820 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,767 – $137,283 yearly
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Executive Director
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseClass EForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsElectrical Building CodesNFPA 70 ComplianceLow-Voltage Electrical SystemsHigh-Voltage Electrical SystemsTechnical Troubleshooting SupportExecutive Director
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRCNA+1 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTechnical Director
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
PMPDriver's LicenseProfessional EngineerOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPvsystOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementExecutive Director- Pathology/labortory Medicine
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma CertificationFuneral Director LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPrivate EquityHigh-End SalesMicrosoft Outlook CalendarHealthcare Administrator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)Licensed Nursing Home AdministratorDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorSkills
Organizational SkillsKnowledge ManagementWord EmbeddingsDocumentation ToolsMDSMedia Plan DevelopmentExecutive Director
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerPMPDriver's LicenseSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills
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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 34 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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive director?
Common licenses or certifications for executive directors include: Driver's License, CPR 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: property manager (interim to permanent), general manager and founder & executive director.
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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive director?
Most executive directors have 24 years of professional experience.
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