Office Manager Jobs in Iowa

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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Operations Manager 2, Multi-Service

  • Ames, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview: Sodexo Energy & Resource is seeking a qualified Operations Manager 2 - Multi Services to join our team at an Oil and Gas company in Ames, IA. Sodexo Energy & Resource teams deliver...

Health field Office Administrator

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 hours ago

We are looking for the right person to help run our company. We need the right person to help administrate our office, dispatch, computer, assigning drivers, billings, transporting, Etc. We have a...

UNIX Administrator

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 15 hours ago

Designs, configures, implements, and maintains UNIX hardware and operating system environments including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), HP-UX, and Solaris. Optimizes backup processes; optimizes...

Data & Reporting Operations Manager

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 20 hours ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 20 hours ago

Company: Marsh McLennan Agency Description: Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people....

Remote Work

The School of Music is seeking a full-time Administrative Coordinator and Assistant to the Director. This position performs administrative and academic support in the School of Music requiring a...

Branch Office Administrator

  • Creston, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Creston, IA
  • 1 day ago

Would you call yourself a relationship builder, a problem solver or a critical thinker? If you answered yes, we need you on our team. At Edward Jones, we are very intentional in calling our field...

Systems Administrator

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid...

Regional Sales Operations Manager

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

**Where youll work:** Remote; United States (ET, CT, MT) **Sales at GoTo** At GoTo, our sales team introduces people at all levels to technologies that will make their lives easier. We're...

FileNet Administrator

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

FileNet Administrator Hi, The following requirement is open with our client. Role : FileNet Administrator Location : Des Moines, IA, 3/2 hybrid Type : 6 Month C2H Conversion : Flexible, DoE and...

System Administrator

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and...

Office Manager

  • Davenport, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 2 days ago

* _United States (US) - Iowa - Davenport_ **_Function:_** _Administrative / Clerical_ **_Title:_** _Office Manager - 114098_ **_Onsite/Remote:_** _Onsite Position_ **Your Responsibilities** As a **Office...

Administrator

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

+ Remote: Yes + Area of Interest: Patient Services + FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8 + Department: Utilization Management + Shift: 7:00-3:30 + Job ID: 168064 Overview Utilization Management...

Remote Work

Lending Operations Manager

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lending Operations Manager to lead the monetary operations team as part of Unsecured Lending Operations. Learn more about the career areas and business...

Office Manager (FT) Family Medicine Ames 2025-146

  • Ames, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 2 days ago

McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for an Office Manager for its Ames office....

System Administrator II

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Systems Administrator Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Contract: 6 months (extensions or eventual direct hire possible) Compensation: $44.30/hour with optional benefits Position Overview We...

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Salary for Office Manager Jobs in Iowa

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

Highest Education Level

Office Managers in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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