Executive Directors for hire in San Jose, CA

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    13%
    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organizational Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    38%
    Master's degree
    36%
    Doctorate
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Brookdale Senior Living
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE
    • American Red Cross
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    More than 5 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%

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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026

Executive Director: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $145,043 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $111,165 – $189,246 yearly
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  • Marketing Director

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
  • Executive Director (part-time)

    Sunnyvale, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadership
  • Executive Director

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCPRCertified Supply Chain Professional+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPeoplesoftData Visualization Software Proficiency
  • Executive Housekeeper

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Package DeliveryFundamental Payroll CertificationDrivingDelivery DrivingDriver's LicenseCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAccounts PayableCleaning & Sanitation Management
  • Executive Director

    Campbell, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSalesforceSalesforce Cloud
  • Executive Director

    Santa Clara, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCPRCPR

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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 organizational skills.

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: executive director (part-time), business office director and executive housekeeper.

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 Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most executive directors have 33 years of professional experience.

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