Chief Executives
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
74 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Chief Executives: $206,420 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Direct financial operations. | General |
| Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities. | General |
| Implement organizational process or policy changes. | General |
| Direct organizational operations, projects, or services. | General |
| Prepare operational budgets. | General |
| Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities. | General |
| Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services. | General |
| Prepare staff schedules or work assignments. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. | General |
| Prepare operational progress or status reports. | General |
| Establish organizational guidelines or policies. | General |
| Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication. | General |
| Resolve employee or contractor problems. | General |
| Direct administrative or support services. | General |
| Select staff, team members, or performers. | General |
| Recommend organizational process or policy changes. | General |
| Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues. | General |
| Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | General |
| Promote products, services, or programs. | General |
| Draft legislation or regulations. | General |
| Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters. | General |
| Analyze data to assess operational or project effectiveness. | Analysis |
| Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities. | Analysis |
| Conduct research on social issues. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to gain information about products or processes. | Analysis |
| Analyze impact of legal or regulatory changes. | Analysis |
| Develop organizational policies or programs. | Development |
| Manage human resources activities. | Management |
| Coordinate with external parties to exchange information. | Management |
| Manage construction activities. | Management |
| Coordinate special events or programs. | Management |
| Present information to the public. | Communication |
| Communicate organizational policies and procedures. | Communication |
| Represent the organization in external relations. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Atlassian JIRA | Content workflow software |
| Extensible markup language XML | Enterprise application integration software |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| PHP | Web platform development software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| ComputerEase construction accounting software | Accounting software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Exact Software Macola ES Labor Performance | Time accounting software |
| Fund accounting software | Accounting software |
| Graphic presentation software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| HCSS HeavyBid | Project management software |
| HCSS HeavyJob | Project management software |
| Halogen e360 | Human resources software |
| Halogen ePraisal | Human resources software |
| Human resource information system (HRIS) | Human resources software |
| Infor SSA Human Capital Management | Human resources software |
| Listserv software | Electronic mail software |
| Lyris HQ Web-Analytics Solution | Analytical or scientific software |
| Mentimeter | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Dynamics AX | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Dynamics GP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft FRx | Financial analysis software |
| Microsoft Publisher | Desktop publishing software |
| Nedstat Sitestat | Analytical or scientific software |
| Norchard Solutions Succession Wizard | Time accounting software |
| Online advertising reporting software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Oracle E-Business Suite | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle Siebel Server Sync | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Sage 50 Accounting | Accounting software |
| SmugMug Flickr | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| AdSense Tracker | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database reporting software | Data base reporting software |
| Databox | Data base user interface and query software |
| Relational database management software | Data base management system software |