Executive Directors for hire in Columbia, SC

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    12%
    Communication Skills
    9%
    Strategic Planning
    7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    49%
    Master's degree
    20%
    Doctorate
    16%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Aveanna Healthcare
    • SCA
    • ALG Senior
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    25%
    Less than a year
    13%

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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026

Executive Director: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, SC: $126,294 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $56,776 – $280,931 yearly

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  • Head of Marketing

    South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDDriver's LicenseCPRBLS

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementEMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis Skills
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsData Analysis Skills
  • Executive Director

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicReal Estate LicenseReal Estate BrokerDriver's License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipManagement
  • Senior Care Advisor

    Cayce, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCPRWorking with Seniors+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsFinanceBudgeting
  • Executive Director

    West Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Licensed Nursing Home AdministratorDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorLife & Health Insurance LicenseBLS

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPointclickcarePaylocity
  • Executive Director

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSocial WorkSpanish

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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, communication skills and strategic planning.

What licenses or certifications are common for executive directors?

Common licenses or certifications for executive directors include: Driver's License, Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrator and CPR.

What are some job titles related to executive directors?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive directors include: health & wellness director, executive director / administrator and chief financial officer (cfo).

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, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an executive director?

Most executive directors have 27 years of professional experience.

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