Executive Directors for hire in Buffalo, NY

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership12%
    Communication Skills8%
    Strategic Planning8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree54%
    Master's degree35%
    Doctorate7%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years12%
    More than 10 years88%
  • Current company

    Absolut Care
    Applegreen US
    Auxiliary Services Corporation of SUNY Erie
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years51%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Executive Director: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $95,461 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $47,690$191,084 yearly

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  • Executive Director

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseClass EForklift Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsElectrical Building CodesNFPA 70 ComplianceLow-Voltage Electrical SystemsHigh-Voltage Electrical SystemsTechnical Troubleshooting Support
  • Lead Client Senior Success and Operations Director

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDFirst Aid CertificationRegistered DietitianNASM Certified Personal Trainer+5 more

    Skills

    Strength and Conditioning Training ProgramsStrength Training ProgramsMicrosoft OfficeOffice ManagementProgram DevelopmentWeight Management Strategies
  • Executive Director- Pathology/labortory Medicine

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Lean Six Sigma CertificationFuneral Director LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOperationsSalesMarketingClient Relationship Management
  • Community Relations Director

    Depew, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCPR

    Skills

    BudgetingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsSalesRetail Sales
  • Director- Asset Protection/Operations

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardLoss PreventionFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningManagementTeam LeadershipTeam Management
  • Executive Director

    West Seneca, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Child Abuse Reporting LawsMandated Reporting LawsDriver's License

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBudgetingOrganizational 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 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 strategic planning.

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: chief operating officer, director- asset protection/operations and executive director- pathology/labortory medicine.

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 25 years of professional experience.

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