1. University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA • Private
In-State Tuition
$55,584
Enrollment
10,764
When an organization loses its leader, it's a situation of crisis. During the process of hiring a new leader, the company needs an individual to handle leadership for the time being. This is where interim directors come into play. Interim directors lead and maintain a firm, under the board's direction, until a permanent leader is found to replace them. It's a temporary post and the candidate should not ask for a permanent spot.
Interim directors collaborate with the company's board and work closely with the staff to support business operations. They're also responsible for managing overall uneasiness about the leadership change. They organize training and departmental programs for team members to improve their performance and boost productivity to successfully provide project deliverables.
When acting as an interim director, you'll earn an average salary of $51.38 per hour. The role is high-paying because it's a crucial one. At least a bachelor's degree in business or management is quite common among professional interim directors.
