Executive Directors for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Strategic Planning7%Communication Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree47%Master's degree30%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years2%6-10 years6%More than 10 years92%Current company
University of Missouri
ACT MissouriAmericare Senior Living
Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years23%2-5 years37%
Browse Indeed's database of 487 profiles for Executive Directors in Columbia, MO
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $84,322 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,186 – $186,198 yearly
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Executive Assistant to the Director
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Notary PublicProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarExecutive Director
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL BFire SuppressionFirefightingParticipating in Emergency Response Calls as a FirefighterMaintenanceSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingDirector of Sales and Marketing
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicensePhotographyLife & Health Insurance LicenseClass ESkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOperations Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementAssociate Vice President of Clinical Quality
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystLicensed Behavior AnalystPMPBC/BESkills
LeadershipProgram ManagementProject ManagementGenerative ModelsAIGenerative AIArea Director of Operations
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCPRSkills
Time ManagementStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadership
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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, strategic planning 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 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: associate vice president of clinical quality, operations manager and director of catering and convention services/ revenue group sales.
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 Columbia, MO, 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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