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Pathway: Business & Office Management
Job: Office Manager
Job Description
Office managers are employed in virtually every sector of the economy. Specific functions can vary considerably, but common duties include performing administrative tasks, maintaining departmental equipment and machinery, and planning the work of their staff and supervising them.
Necessary Education
High School Diploma
Many require an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
Helpful High School Courses
English, Mathematics, Business courses
Working Conditions
Wide variety of work settings but most work in clean, well lit offices
Work a 40-hour week and may work nights, weekends and holidays
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$43,000
- 2003, Delaware average hourly wages,
$20.67
Career Ladder Information
- Many office managers are promoted from clerical or administrative support positions within their organizations
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Are detail-oriented
- Communicate well
- Are loyal and flexible
- Are able to work as part of a team
- Are a good problem solver
- Are able to motivate others and have good leadership skills
- Are able to organize and coordinate work efficiently
- Are interested in computer systems
Did you know?
- Jobs for office managers are found in practically every industry. The largest number are found in organizations with a large clerical workforce such as banks, wholesalers, government agencies, retail establishments, business service firms, healthcare facilities, and insurance companies
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