Office Manager Jobs in Illinois

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 Customer Service Administrator (Hybrid)

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 2 days ago

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for client service and a knack for organization? We are currently seeking a Financial Services Administrator to join our team in Des Plaines, IL...

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

Job Requisition ID: 47132 Closing Date: 06/23/2025 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 Skill Option: Health and Human Services...

Office Manager

  • Sycamore, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Sycamore, IL
  • 5 days ago

Office Manager for Medical Office Job Description: Manage day-to-day operations of a medical office Supervise administrative staff and ensure efficient workflow Coordinate patient scheduling and maintain...

Eye Care Partners

Office Manager

A Licensed Office Manager will possess a State Opticians License for states where required by the company....

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...

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

Senior Payroll Administrator

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 6 days ago

Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nations leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join...

Oracle HCM Administrator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Oracle HCM Administrator Job Title : Oracle HCM Administrator Location : Hybrid 3 days onsite at 60 E Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605 Contract Duration : 1 Year with possible 1-year extension Work...

System Administrator Site Lead

  • Scott Air Force Base, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Scott Air Force Base, IL
  • 11 hours ago

The Defense group at Leidos has a career opening for a System Administration Site Lead on a DISA contract. This role is primarily on the customer site at Scott AFB, IL. The site lead will manage a...

Business Office Manager (BOM) - Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago

QualificationsBusiness Office Manager (BOM): is sometimes called an Accounts Receivable (AR) or Billing Specialist or Bookkeeper in a Skilled Nursing Facility.This is a Medicare Billing position....

Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator#25-16289 Deerfield, IL Fully Remote Contract Starts 6/11/2025 Job Description Genesis10 is seeking a Mainframe DB2 DBA. This role is remote with a...

Remote Work

Lead Specialist, Database Administrator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Lead Specialist, Database Administrator KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Chicago 200 East Randolph Street (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our...

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator ReaderLink paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Oak Brook 1420 Kensington Road (Show on map) Jun 12, 2025 Description We are North America's...

Household Services Administrator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago

About HCC/CCI Henry Crown & Company/CC Industries is a Chicago-based, privately-held company that manages business, philanthropic, and family interests on behalf of a multi-generational family....

Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.


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Salary for Office Manager Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Office Managers in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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