Executive Directors for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Strategic Planning
- 9%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 50%
- Bachelor's degree
- 32%
- Doctorate
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Atria Cutter Mill
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Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $176,313 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $107,759 – $288,480 yearly
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Executive Director
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCPR+1 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsExecutive Director
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingAssociate Executive Director
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Skills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssociate Executive Director
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
RNSix Sigma Yellow BeltBLSSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Director
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCertified Medical AssistantLicensed Practical NurseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningManagementAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsAssistant Executive Director
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningProgram ManagementProject Management
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The average time to fill an executive director role is 40 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, CPR and Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrator.
What are some job titles related to executive directors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive directors include: assistant executive director, associate executive director and director, executive 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 New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive director?
Most executive directors have 21 years of professional experience.
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