Executive Directors for hire in San Diego, CA
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Strategic Planning
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 44%
- Master's degree
- 31%
- Doctorate
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
Brookdale Senior Living
AccentCare Hospice
Sunrise Senior Living
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 71%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,434 profiles for Executive Directors in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $201,048 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $116,343 – $347,424 yearly
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Regional Director of Marketing
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationPMPLean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRLife & Health Insurance License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointExecutive Director
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTime ManagementSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipTime ManagementPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Director/CEO
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Superintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationTESOL CertificationESL CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsBudget ManagementExecutive Director
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorWorking with SeniorsSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSalesExecutive Director
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
PMPWorking with SeniorsCertified Dental AssistantSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTime ManagementEmployee EngagementMentoringMarketing Director
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationGoogle AdwordsEsthetician LicenseDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseCertified Property Manager+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMarketing Strategy Development
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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 39 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 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: regional director of marketing, account executive and executive director/ceo.
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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive director?
Most executive directors have 16 years of professional experience.
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