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What is an associate executive director and how to become one
The associate executive director, also known as the chief/head director, is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of employees in the organization. They ensure all employees are working effectively to attain company goals in record time. The director develops strategies that will promote sales and marketing, thereby increasing revenue. They manage the organization's budget, ensuring it is accurate and cost-effective and serve as the decision-maker of the organization.
The associate executive director is supervised by the executive manager. They report all the activities of the organization to the board of directors. To become an associate executive director, a person needs a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline and at least five years of experience in the same field. They must possess excellent leadership skills and be an exceptional communicator and a team player. Annually, they will earn an average salary of $208,596.
Avg. Salary $111,674
Avg. Salary $59,228
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American Indian and Alaska Native 0.65%
Asian 7.68%
Black or African American 3.77%
Hispanic or Latino 7.80%
Unknown 3.89%
White 76.22%
Genderfemale 52.21%
male 47.79%
Age - 52American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 52Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is advanced
7 - challenging
Work life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
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Generally, it takes more than 10 years to become an associate executive director. The most common roles before becoming an associate executive director include program director, executive director team lead and director.Apply for associate executive director jobs
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Average associate executive director salary
The average associate executive director salary in the United States is $111,674 per year or $54 per hour. Associate executive director salaries range between $63,000 and $194,000 per year.
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I am responsible for everything be it any side of the business
It provides me an opportunity to actively employ my passion for a leadership, while taking ideas from other people, above my position and developing leaders that work in my group. I have taught many classes in Customer Service, Communications Skills, Leadership and many others, for the State of NH, Federal Government and colleges and universities, including Entrepreneurship, for SNHU.
Being restricted to working with a smaller group, than might need Leadership training and coaching.
Cannot have true friends at work because you are at the top, board members if they don't get your work but insist on being involved, overdemanding funders.
Working with teams, creating and sustaining service delivery systems, variety of tasks and projects, making it happen.
Updated January 8, 2025
