Office Manager Jobs in Santa Cruz, 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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Cleared Linux System Administrator

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

A Global Government Contracting Company is seeking a Cleared Linux System Administrator to join their team in Sunnyvale, CA! **This role is 100% onsite and Secret clearance is required with the...

PDM Administrator

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Id : 19687, Title : PDM Administrator, Category : Applied R D, RequisitionType : Standard (Internal & External), JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...540, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Office Administrator

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Receptionist for a huge tech company needed! Paying $22.70/hour *****Unlimited free food included***** Description Serving as the front desk and face of the company's corporate campus. Reception...

Senior Systems Administrator

  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Senior Systems Administrator **Business Affairs: University IT (UIT), Redwood City, California, United States** **New** Information Technology Services Post Date 6 hours ago Requisition # 106372...

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Administrative Coordinator IV

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Assists with information maintenance and distribution by drafting integrative presentations, detailed correspondence, and reports. Facilitates workflow by assisting in the adaptation of relevant...

Box Office Supervisor - Mountain Winery

  • Saratoga, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Saratoga, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more...

Senior HPC Operations Manager

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

ASRC Federal, InuTeq proudly supports NASA's High-Performance Computing Services program with our site in Mountain View, CA at the Ames Research Center. Make a DIFFERENCE on a program that...

Physical Security Operations Manager

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Introduction to the job ASML US brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient...

Pre-Award Research Administrator Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Stanford University and the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine (PACCM) are seeking a Research Administrator 1. This position primarily focuses on pre-award administration and...

Senior Systems Administrator Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Stanford, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Employer: The Leland Stanford Jr University Position Title: Senior Systems Administrator Position Description: Responsible for the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) service and all technology...

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Program Administrator Office of Emergency Services

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Overview: Are you an experienced emergency management professional ready to lead critical preparedness initiatives for one of Californias largest water agencies? Valley Water is seeking a dynamic...

Healthcare Operations Manager (Facility Administrator)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Posting Date 04/29/2025614 Tully RdSte 30, San Jose, California, 95111-1048, United States of America As a Healthcare Operations Manager (Facility Administrator) at DaVita, youll be a part of a...

Jira Administrator

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Hi Folk's, Need local consultant only + 10years exp Job Description: JIRA Administrator Duration: 3 Months Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Local candidates preferred) Must have skills: JIRA Configuration...

Office Manager

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Office Manager San Jose, CA Office Manager - $30-$35/hr DOE - Onsite in San Jose, CA Schedule: 8am-5pm Full Time, M-F Potential Temp-to Hire Are you a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives...

Senior Marketing Strategy and Operations Manager

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobes all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional...

Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Salary for Office Manager Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Office Managers in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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