Office Manager Jobs in La Mesa, CA

An Office Manager in the admin industry is a professional who ensures the smooth running of a business office. They are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including managing administrative staff, overseeing office operations, handling budget and finance tasks, managing inventory, scheduling meetings, and facilitating communication within the office. They may also be in charge of hiring and training new administrative staff, ensuring compliance with company policies, and improving office procedures for better productivity and efficiency.

Important skills a successful Office Manager should possess include excellent leadership and organizational skills, effective communication, the ability to multitask, and strong problem-solving skills. They should also have proficiency in office software, including email tools, spreadsheets, and databases. A certification, such as a Certified Manager (CM) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), can further validate their skills and knowledge in the field. Prior roles that could lead to an Office Manager position include Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Office Coordinator.

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Contracts Administrator II - SDCA

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Contracts Administrator II - SDCA Austal USA - 3.5 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $88,615 - $126,106 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Federal Acquisition...

Conversion Van Company Office Manager and Computer Expert Needed

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

un Conversion Van Company Office Manager and Computer Expert Needed (SAN DIEGO) New Way Van Life Trade street near Miramar compensation: $22.00-30.00 Compensation directly relative to proven skill sets...

Marketing Operations Manager II

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Marketing Operations Manager II in San Diego, CA. Duties Include: Marketing Operations Manager directs the development and implementation of processes, tools,...

HDDC Operations Manager - San Diego

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Position Purpose: The Design Center Showroom Operations Manager serves as the primary leader for the operational areas of the Design Center's showroom. The Showroom Operations Manager will manage...

Aviation Operations Manager

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Pay: $ 68K/YR The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and...

Financial Operations Manager - Department of Finance - 286 (Unclassified)

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Financial Operations Manager - Department of Finance - 286 (Unclassified) Salary $214,032.00 Annually Location City of San Diego, CA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 286 Business Area 1517 -...

Now Hiring Operations Manager In Escondido

  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Operations Manager (Escondido, CA) Pay: $30/hr + performance bonus Full-time | Bilingual Plus Were hiring an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across three fast-moving companies:...

Business Operations Manager

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

A client with Kforce is seeking a Business Operations Manager to join their team onsite in San Diego, CA. Summary:In this role, you will be responsible for partnering with Finance and HR teams to...

Yardi Affordable Housing Administrator

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are: Founded in 1975, CONAM Management operates in 10 states, across 26 key metropolitan markets, supporting over 60,000 apartment units of both affordable and conventional housing. Our...

Office Manager

  • La Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • La Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Office manager complete knowledge of QuickBooks including payroll, bookkeeping, manage employees outside office. Must be able to handle multitasking and have great organizational skills....

Administrator Assistant

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Century Painting Corporation is a California-based painting contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and residential painting. With over 14 years of experience, we are known for quality...

Payroll Administrator (Construction)

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Payroll/Office Administrator M-F 7am-4pm Payroll Weekly data entry, scanning and filing of approx.160 time cards. Uploading of certified payroll into LCP Tracker and other certified payroll...

Branch Office Administrator

  • La Mesa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA
  • 2 days ago

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 03-Jul-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. Join a financial services firm where your contributions...

Drywall Administrative Coordinator

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Drywall Administrative Coordinator Pacific Building Group is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Drywall Administrative Coordinator to support our growing Drywall Division. This role...

Cloud Systems Administrator

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted...

Demographic Data for La Mesa, CA

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Salary for Office Manager Jobs in La Mesa, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdmin research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Office Managers in La Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Master's Degree
10.7%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Office Managers in La Mesa, CA
2-4 years
31.2%
1-2 years
26.8%
4-6 years
21.7%
6-8 years
6.9%
8-10 years
5.0%
Less than 1 year
4.2%
None
3.2%
10+ years
0.9%


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