Executive Directors for hire in Columbia, MD
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Leadership12%Strategic Planning8%Communication Skills6%Education level
Master's degree52%Bachelor's degree38%Doctorate6%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Sunrise Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years38%More than 5 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $134,122 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $89,726 – $200,485 yearly
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Executive Director
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsExecutive Director
Davidsonville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceTS/SCIDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCertified Treasury ProfessionalSecret Clearance+1 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsParalegal ExperienceTime ManagementExecutive Director
Brentwood, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsExecutive Director
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Montessori CertificationLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorServsafeSix Sigma Green BeltCNASkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFiscal ManagementFinanceFinancial ManagementMarketing & Community Relations Director
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCertified Project ManagerCertified Apartment ManagerCertified Medication AideCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMarketingMarketing Campaign ManagementRegional Director of Operations
Jessup, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseLean Six Sigma Green BeltDriver's LicenseCPRSix Sigma Green Belt+1 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningPolicy & Process DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentHiringRecruitment and SelectionRecruiting
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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 38 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, strategic planning and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive directors?
Common licenses or certifications for executive directors include: CPR, First Aid Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to executive directors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive directors include: marketing & community relations director, executive director, the cottages and regional director of operations.
What level of education is common for an executive director?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for an executive director in Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive director?
Most executive directors have 19 years of professional experience.
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