Office Manager Jobs in San Mateo, 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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Business Operations Manager / Contract / Remote

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Our large finance and advisory client is looking for a contract Business Operations Manager. This is a fully remote role. Business Operations drives strategic planning, business critical insights,...

Remote Work

Operations Manager

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Operations Manager Our client, a Social Services organization in Oakland, is looking for a talented Operations Manager to join their team on a full-time basis. The Operations Manager works closely...

Senior Business Operations Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Senior Business Operations Manager Location San Francisco, CA - US Employment Type Full time Department Corporate Functions Compensation San Francisco, CA Estimated Based Salary $150K - $180K...

FlashShip Operations Manager

  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

The FlashShip Operations Manager will oversee fulfilment operations of an industry leading quick ship program in a stand-alone facility. The Manager will be responsible for the on-time delivery,...

Systems Administrator

  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Systems Administrator Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other...

Administrator on Special Assignment - Bay Area

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Administrator on Special Assignment - Bay Area School Leaders Oakland, California Description Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools...

Senior Growth Marketing & Operations Manager

  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Senior Growth Marketing & Operations Manager Fremont, CA Category: Marketing Type: Full-time Min. Experience: Senior Level Salary: $125,000 - $130,000 SoundThinking, Inc. (formerly ShotSpotter) is...

Associate Operations Manager, Service Operations, Labs

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

About the Team DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We're hiring an experienced leader to build our fleet management and service planning functions for robotics solutions solving...

Administrative Coordinator for Sean N. Parker Center Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanford, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Stanford University is seeking an Administrative Associate 3 to provide administrative or operational support with limited supervision. May be responsible for leading other administrative staff or...

Business Operations Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $65.52 hr W2 + benefits + matching 401K Start Date: 07.21.2025 Drive the future of finance at a leading FinTech company, partnering with Aquent Talent....

Remote Work

Operations Manager Freight Forwarding!

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Operations Manager - Freight Forwarding! Sorry, Visa / sponsorship not available. Operations Manager Location: San Francisco Competitive Salary: $75K - $90K base (DOE) performance-based incentives...

Senior Network Administrator

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Network Administrator Mechanics Bank United States, California, Walnut Creek 1111 Civic Drive (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 Mechanics Bank is seeking their next Sr. Network Administrator to...

Administrative Coordinator

  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Apply direct or call LIZA RODRIGUEZ for more questions .... Seeking a Dept Coordinator plays a key role in the HR Department under the guidance of the Talent Acquisition Manager, acting as a vital...

LMS Administrator (NO C2C)

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

LMS Administrator (NO C2C) Our client, a mutual benefit corporation headquartered in Oakland, providing health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California seeking...

Systems Administrator (4471C) - Berkeley Seismological Lab

  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Systems Administrator (4471C) - Berkeley Seismological Lab University of California, Berkeley Application First Name Last Name Email address Captcha / Bot check: Copy from here ...to here Click to...

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

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Salary for Office Manager Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Office Managers in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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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