Office Manager Jobs in Palatine, 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 (10 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (10 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 4 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....

Administrator RN Hospice Chicago, IL

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (16 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (16 miles from Palatine, 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...

Operations Manager

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 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 (12 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Niles, IL (12 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 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...

Office Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

MISSION The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and...

Contract Administrator 1

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay...

Health Center Operations Manager

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic...

Complex Therapy Operations Manager

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (7 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (7 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

About Orsini Specialty Pharmacy Providing compassionate care since 1987, Orsini is a leader in rare disease and gene therapy pharmacy solutions, built to simplify how patients connect to advanced...

Client Operations Manager

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Salary: $100-$110K. With top performance, you are also eligible to become a shareholder in our company and earn equity. Benefits: FREE employee-only medical coverage under one of our plans. FREE...

Systems Administrator

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Center Systems Engineer to support a large-scale decommissioning and migration initiative, transitioning core systems from VMware to Google Cloud Platform...

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Senior Sales Operations Manager, Enterprise

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

We're in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in...

Security Systems Administrator

  • Skokie, IL (16 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Skokie, IL (16 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Pharmacy Operations Manager

  • Gurnee, IL (19 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Gurnee, IL (19 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Where state and federal laws/regulations allow, accountable for performing day-to-day non-clinical pharmacy operations, administrative activities; Ensures efficient pharmacy workflow and a...

Database Administrator

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Database AdministratorRemote - United StatesJR012064 **This posting is for applicants coming to Ensono to support specific client projects. If youre a general applicant, please look at our job...

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Demographic Data for Palatine, IL

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Salary for Office Manager Jobs in Palatine, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Office Managers in Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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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