Regional Executive Director Jobs

Regional Executive Director jobs are open across nonprofit, healthcare, education, and professional services, at levels from first-time executive director to multi-region senior leader, with specializations in operations, program development, and revenue growth. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top stateNew York
Top employerThe Estée Lauder Companies
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type71% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Regional Executive Director of Senior Living
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Regional Executive Director of Senior Living
Pines Senior Living
Dallas, Texas
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business

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Executive Director, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative
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Executive Director, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Superintendent Certification
1,001-5,000

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Executive Director, Regional Engagement
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Executive Director, Regional Engagement
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Regional Director - Project Executive - NH
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Regional Director - Project Executive - NH
Timberline Construction
Manchester, New Hampshire
Business Development
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$240k - $275k/yr
Remote (US)
51-200

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Regional Executive Director, Provider Sales - Southeast
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Regional Executive Director, Provider Sales - Southeast
GHX
Atlanta, Georgia
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$123k - $164k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Regional Executive Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

The Estée Lauder Companies3 open roles
CollegeSpring2 open roles
Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health2 open roles

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in regional executive director jobs.

  • 7 or more years of progressive leadership experience managing multiple sites or regions
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multimillion-dollar operating budgets
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams of 50 or more employees across geographic areas
  • Strong background in strategic planning, organizational development, and stakeholder engagement
  • Bachelor's degree required, with a master's degree in business, public administration, or a related field preferred
  • Proficiency with performance management systems, reporting dashboards, and enterprise planning tools

Tips for Your Regional Executive Director Job Search

Quantify multi-site leadership on your resume

Regional executive director roles demand proof of scale. List the number of locations, staff headcount, and budget size you oversaw in each position. Hiring committees compare candidates on these figures fast, so make them impossible to miss.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists regional executive director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your resume to each sector's language

A regional executive director resume for a nonprofit reads differently than one for a healthcare system. Swap in the sector's terminology, such as 'grant stewardship' or 'clinical operations,' so your document clears initial screening without confusion.

Target postings that list your region explicitly

Many regional executive director openings specify a geographic footprint in the title or first paragraph. Filter for postings that name the states or cities you can cover, so you're not pursuing roles that require relocation you aren't ready for.

Prepare a territory performance narrative for interviews

Interviewers for regional roles almost always ask how you turned around, grew, or stabilized a struggling location. Prepare two or three specific stories with before-and-after outcomes ready before your first call.

Negotiate relocation terms before accepting any offer

Regional executive director roles often come with an expectation of frequent travel or a home-base move. Clarify travel frequency, expense policies, and any relocation support during the offer stage, not after you've signed.

Regional Executive Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most regional executive directors?

The most active employers for regional executive directors right now are The Estée Lauder Companies, CollegeSpring, and Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in organizations undergoing expansion or restructuring their regional operations.

How many regional executive director jobs are remote?

About 71% of regional executive director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is inherently field-oriented by nature. Functions like strategic planning, reporting, and stakeholder communications are most likely to be performed remotely, while direct site oversight and community relationship management typically require in-person presence.

How do you become a regional executive director?

Start by building a track in single-site leadership, such as a facility director, program director, or operations manager role, before moving into multi-site oversight. Develop fluency in budget management, staff development, and cross-location performance reporting. Seek out stretch assignments that require coordinating across geographies, then pursue a regional director or area director role as a direct stepping stone.

Can you get hired as a regional executive director without direct regional experience?

It is possible if you can demonstrate that your single-site leadership experience operated at the complexity of a multi-site role. Emphasize situations where you managed geographically dispersed staff, coordinated with multiple leadership teams, or led organization-wide initiatives. Some employers, particularly growing nonprofits or healthcare organizations, will hire a strong single-site executive director into a regional role if they show the right strategic instincts.

What does the regional executive director interview process look like?

Expect a structured process that begins with a screening call focused on your leadership philosophy and geographic scope of experience. That is typically followed by a panel interview with senior executives and board members, and often a presentation or case study where you outline a regional turnaround or growth strategy. Some organizations include site visits or meetings with frontline staff before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to regional executive director jobs?

You can find and apply to regional executive director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your sector experience and geographic availability, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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