Office Manager

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Office Manager must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required: 

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university, required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferred

Experience Required:

• Minimum of three (3) years experience working collaboratively with a team of professionals

• Minimum of three (3) years experience managing multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment

• Minimum of three (3) years work related experience, preferred 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work as a team player

• Ability to direct, problem solve, develop and delegate as situations dictate

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all stakeholders

• Ability to use a range of technology and tools, including but not limited to Microsoft, Google, Oracle, and Kronos

• Detailed and highly organized

• Strong planner and exceptional time management

• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively multi-task

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency