Executive Directors for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Organizational Skills8%Communication Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%Master's degree36%Doctorate11%Years of experience
6-10 years24%More than 10 years76%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years13%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $128,286 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,750 – $220,167 yearly
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Executive Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fraud ExaminerCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceExecutive Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAccount Executive Program Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Handler CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningBusiness CoachingPresentation SkillsB2COrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceExecutive Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceExecutive Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Training & DevelopmentTrainingContractsContract NegotiationNegotiationOperations ManagementExecutive Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Licensed Nursing Home AdministratorCNASkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipRegulatory ComplianceCMSCMS Regulatory ComplianceCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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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, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive director?
Common licenses or certifications for executive directors include: Driver's License, CPR and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
What are some job titles related to executive directors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive directors include: administrator, director, government grants, compliance & administration and executive beverage 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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive director?
Most executive directors have 15 years of professional experience.
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