Executive Directors for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Strategic Planning
- 8%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 43%
- Master's degree
- 39%
- Doctorate
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Atria Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $194,042 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $121,541 – $309,790 yearly
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Interim Executive Director
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Residential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorWorking with SeniorsSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsExecutive Director
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFounding Executive Director
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCalifornia Labor LawPersonal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningDirector of External Affairs
Emeryville, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipGovernment Relations (Public Relations Strategies)Community Engagement ExperienceExecutive Director of Operations
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
CTRSSkills
LeadershipTrainingOperationsRegulatory ComplianceComplianceRevenue GrowthExecutive Director
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Licenses & certifications
LVNSkills
LeadershipExecutive LeadershipSenior LeadershipPerformance ManagementKPI MonitoringKey Performance Indicators
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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, Working with Seniors 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: interim executive director, MARKETING freelance/consultant and executive director of operations.
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 Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive director?
Most executive directors have 15 years of professional experience.
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