Office Manager Jobs in Highland Park, IL

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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Financial Service Administrator and Analyst ( Hybrid )

  • Des Plaines, IL (14 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (14 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking a Financial Services Administrator in Des Plaines, IL 60018. Hybrid position. Job Responsibilities: Securities license required. Communicate with clients and financial institutions for...

DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program....

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Knowledge & Research Analyst (Hybrid)

Taft is currently seeking a Knowledge & Research Analyst to join our Knowledge and Research Services Department in the Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Denver, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis...

Administrator RN Hospice Chicago, IL

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview HarmonyCares is one of the nations largest home-based primary care practices. HarmonyCares is a family of companies all dedicated to providing high-quality, coordinated health care in the...

Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) Administrator

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

IT Security Administrator

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

IT Security Administrator Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Safeguarding systems for a growing North American enterprise! As a Uline IT Security Administrator,...

Property Administrator

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (18 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (18 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Title Property Administrator Job Description Summary Performs the administrative functions of the Property Management Team assuring a high level of professionalism in property issues,...

IT Administrator - Onsite

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Company Overview SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green...

Tower Real Estate Administrator

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

TEKsystems client is a tower leasing company. They are in the process of establishing various business processes in the tower leasing industry. They're looking to bring in a resource to assist...

Student Information System and Educational Software Administrator

  • Cicero, IL (24 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Cicero, IL (24 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Duties Please visit our district website for more information. How to Apply Please apply on our district website. Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page Email Address ... School...

Cassandra Database Administrator

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Genesis10 is seeking a Cassandra Database Administrator. This is a direct-hire, fully remote role with a shipping company in Southeastern Wisconsin. Responsibilities: Design complex databases,...

Remote Work

Senior Operations Manager

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Sr. Operations Manager - Chicago, IL A leading manufacturing company in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Industry is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead production activities for a 24/7...

Linux Operations Manager

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Linux Operations Manager Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 7+...

Operations Manager

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

Oracle Database Administrator

  • Niles, IL (11 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Niles, IL (11 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and...

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Salary for Office Manager Jobs in Highland Park, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Office Managers in Highland Park, IL 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 Highland Park, IL
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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