Office Manager Jobs in Park Forest, 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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System Administrator - IT (On-site, IL)

  • Palos Hills, IL (17 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palos Hills, IL (17 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Under general direction, the System Administrator is responsible for ensuring the performance and reliability of the College's enterprise systems. Participates in the installation, maintenance,...

Pharmacy Operations Manager

  • New Lenox, IL (13 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New Lenox, IL (13 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 11 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...

Outbound Operations Manager

  • Lockport, IL (21 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lockport, IL (21 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

S&S Activewear - Lockport, IL JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION" ABOUT US S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts,...

Sr. Operations Manager

  • Monee, IL (5 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Monee, IL (5 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

DESCRIPTION Our Sr. Operations Managers responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers is responsible for all aspects of operation or...

Food Operations Manager 2

  • Romeoville, IL (23 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Romeoville, IL (23 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Returning Users Log Back In Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager for Lewis University located in Romeoville, IL. This Food Operations manager will oversee all the dining...

Sr. Operations Manager

  • Markham, IL (10 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Markham, IL (10 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Our Sr. Operations Managers responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers is responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the...

Sr. Operations Manager

  • Crest Hill, IL (22 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Crest Hill, IL (22 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Our Sr. Operations Managers responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers is responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the...

IT Security Administrator

  • Burr Ridge, IL (22 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (22 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 5 days 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,...

Army Reserve Administrator NEW

  • Darien, IL (24 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Darien, IL (24 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

D Army Reserve Administrator Department of Defense View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Darien, IL (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Duties Perform daily administrative...

Senior Operations Manager

  • Lemont, IL (20 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lemont, IL (20 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Order Management position is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of distributed order management capability within the company. This...

Senior Operations Manager

  • Romeoville, IL (23 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (23 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Overview The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Order Management position is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of distributed order management capability within the company....

Commercial Administrator

  • Munster, IN (12 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Munster, IN (12 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Commercial Administrator to join our team! This position will provide administrative support to the commercial banking team by processing commercial loan...

Operations Manager

  • Romeoville, IL (23 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (23 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary The Operations Manager assists the service center manager with planning, directing, and controlling service center operations in support of the companys profit and service goals at a...

Manager, Administrative Enterprise Applications

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Department F&A ITS - Enterprise Applications and Services About the Department The University of Chicagos Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) partners with campus stakeholders to...

Operations Manager

  • Orland Park, IL (13 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (13 miles from Park Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving is hiring a dynamic office manager, office administrator/operations assistant to assume the role of growing a small business through various functions including...

Demographic Data for Park Forest, IL

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Salary for Office Manager Jobs in Park Forest, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Office Managers in Park Forest, 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
10.8%
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 Park Forest, 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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