The office manager duties and responsibilities for a Thrush & Son® location include scheduling meetings and appointments, making office supplies arrangements, greeting visitors and providing general administrative support to our employees a successful Office Manager should also have experience with a variety of office software (email tools, spreadsheets and databases) and be able to accurately handle administrative duties. Ultimately, a successful office manager for Thrush & Son® should be able to ensure the smooth running of the office and help to improve company procedures and day-to-day operation.

Office Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Supports company operations by maintaining office systems and supervising staff.
• Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures, preparing payroll, controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing and approving supply requisitions, and assigning and monitoring clerical functions.
• Provides historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.
• Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures, measuring results against standards, and making necessary adjustments.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends.
• Maintains office staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains office staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Office Manager Qualifications / Skills:

• Supply management.
• Informing others.
• Tracking budget expenses.
• Delegation.
• Staffing.
• Managing processes.
• Supervision.
• Developing standards.
• Promoting process improvement.
• Inventory control.
• Reporting skills

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• If high school degree only, proven past experience as an Office Manager, Front Office Manager or Administrative Assistant.
• Proficient with office software.
• Knowledge of Office Administrator responsibilities, systems and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular).
• Hands on experience with office machines (e.g. fax machines and printers).
• Familiarity with scheduling.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements.
• Additional qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary will be a plus.