Executive Directors for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree37%Master's degree37%Doctorate18%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years44%1-2 years33%Less than a year11%
Browse Indeed's database of 15,848 profiles for Executive Directors in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $129,548 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,274 – $225,958 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 ExperienceAdjunct Theatre Faculty
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Substitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAdmissions & Outreach Director
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSchool Counseling CertificationPMPSubstitute Teaching CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipExecutive Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Montessori CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Counseling CertificationLCPCCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndividual Group CounselingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyExecutive Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Licensed Nursing Home AdministratorCNASkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipRegulatory ComplianceComplianceCMSHIPAA Compliance
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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 37 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive directors?
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: adjunct theatre faculty, admissions & outreach director and chief executive advisor – strategic communications & reputation.
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 29 years of professional experience.
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