Executive Directors for hire in Raleigh, NC

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    13%
    Strategic Planning
    9%
    Communication Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    48%
    Master's degree
    35%
    Doctorate
    7%
  • Years of experience

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

    • Gilead Sciences
    • Cogir Senior Living
    • ALG Senior
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    56%
    2-5 years
    33%
    1-2 years
    11%

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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026

Executive Director: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $102,210 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $55,129 – $189,498 yearly

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  • Executive Director

    Raleigh, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCPR

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication Skills
  • Executive Director

    Raleigh, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Residential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorServsafe Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHR Department Experience
  • Assistant Executive Director

    Raleigh, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCare Facility AdministrationDriver's LicenseAssisted Living ExperienceReal Estate LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living Administrator+3 more

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime Management
  • Assistant Executive Director & Business Office Manager

    Raleigh, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantSenior Professional in Human ResourcesCNA+7 more

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceMemory Care
  • Executive Director

    Raleigh, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness Instructor

    Skills

    LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsExecutive LeadershipSenior LeadershipFundraising
  • Special Operations Director

    Raleigh, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Residential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCNA

    Skills

    LeadershipStrategic PlanningOperationsBudget ManagementExpense ManagementBudgeting

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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: Driver's License, Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrator and CNA.

What are some job titles related to executive directors?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive directors include: executive director/administrator, special operations director and assistant executive director & business office manager.

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 Raleigh, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most executive directors have 17 years of professional experience.

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