Office Manager Jobs in California

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

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Operations Manager Stratford School (#2032), 3800 Blackford Avenue, San Jose, California, United States of America Req #9710 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Stratford School, part of Spring Education...

Linux System Administrator

  • El Cajon, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 2 days ago

Description The Maritime Solution Systems Portfolio within the Maritime Systems Division (MSD) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly capable Linux system administrator to join the Leidos...

Vice Provost of Research and Program Integration - Academic Administrator Series (25-07) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Location : UC ANR - Davis Date Posted : March 3,...

JVRC Insurance

Commerical Insurance Admin - CSR - Office Manager

We are a well-established Commercial Insurance Agency looking for full time candidates preferably with experience with processing certificates of insurance, insurance Administration, and CSR...

DESIRABLE: Experience as an Office Manager and/or experience in the Ophthalmic industry. Experience with electronic practice management systems....

You would be doing case presentation, financial arrangements, scheduling and posting. Looking for a professional, with experience who loves what they do. A life long learner who loves to grow. You...

Sr. Field Operations Manager

  • Fontana, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Fontana, CA
  • 13 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking HERE. ( Summary With a focus on the Truck Maintenance facilities and processes, the Field Operations Manager II provides...

Research Administrator 3 Davis, CA, Job ID 74153

  • Davis, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Davis, CA
  • 20 days ago

Research Administrator 3 Davis, CA, Job ID 74153 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Yolo County Location : UC ANR - Davis Date Posted : October 31, 2024...

Fleet Maintenance Sr. Operations Manager - FMS

  • West Sacramento, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • West Sacramento, CA
  • 20 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : Now hiring a Sr. Operations Manager for our West Sacramento, CA location! Candidates must have...

Probation Administrative Coordinator - County of Sonoma

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Serve your community by bringing your administrative skills to the Probation Department and apply to be an Administrative Coordinator! Starting salary up to $45.11/hour ($94,150/year) and a...

Senior Budget Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt II) Classificaiton: Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt II Department: Housing-Administration Sub-Division: Salary Range:...

Research Administrator 3 - 134845

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Payroll Title: RSCH ADM 3 Department: INTEGR OCEANOGRAPHY DIV Hiring Pay Scale $69,500 - $96,500 / Annually Worksite: SIO Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: Uncovered Total...

Senior Manager (Administrator II), Budget and Resource Planning

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Budget and Resource Planning of Finance, Technology, and Operations (FTO) will direct strategic planning, financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and other...

Wind Farm Operations Manager - Mustang Hills, CA

  • Mojave, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mojave, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Shape the Future of Renewable Energy at Vestas! Embark on a career with Vestas, the leader in wind energy, where you'll find an inviting atmosphere that supports professional growth, celebrates...

Senior Database Administrator / 5 days onsite / Irvine / Torrance

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Role Overview: A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimize cloud-based database environments. This role focuses on database performance, fault...

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Salary for Office Manager Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Office Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.5%
High School or GED
20.6%
Associate's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Master's Degree
10.6%
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 California
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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