Executive Directors for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills10%Strategic Planning8%Education level
Bachelor's degree44%High school diploma or GED24%Master's degree22%Years of experience
6-10 years10%More than 10 years90%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years26%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $113,532 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,483 – $228,199 yearly
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Social Studies Teacher
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerAEDTeaching CertificationLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningExecutive Director
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Administrative ProfessionalTeaching CertificationSIDS CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsBambooLeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementHR Department ExperienceExecutive Director
Waunakee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDParamedic LicenseDriver's LicenseEMT-P CertificationACLSNREMT ParamedicSkills
EMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementRegional Executive Director
Verona, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCNAProfessional in Human ResourcesSkills
Strategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipExecutive Director
Oregon, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorFire Safety CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsSalesInside SalesDirector of Human Resources
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalDriver's LicenseSenior Professional in Human ResourcesProfessional in Human ResourcesSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningCalifornia Labor LawAnalysis SkillsTime Management
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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, communication skills and strategic planning.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive director?
Common licenses or certifications for executive directors include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification 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: activity director, director of human resources and social studies teacher.
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 Madison, WI, 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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