Office Managers
Office managers plan and oversee the work of office staff.
29%
43%
28%
National data for first-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers (SOC 43-1011).
$26,050
$41,430
$65,520
$12.53
$19.92
$31.50
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate Degree in Office Management is common
  • Bachelor's Degree in Office Administration is needed in some jobs
  • Work Experience in the Occupations Being Supervised

    • Hours

  • Usually work a standard 40-hour week.
  • May work nights, weekends, and holidays, if their organization operates extended hours.
    • OFFICE MANAGERS will:
  • Plan the work of office and support staff.
  • Hire, train, and supervise employees.
  • Often deal with customers.
    • OFFICE MANAGERS frequently:
  • Sit for long periods of time.
    • It is important for OFFICE MANAGERS to:
  • Have good organizational skills.
  • Be able to direct and motivate people.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
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