Office Manager

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Sick leave

401k

Job summary

The Office Manager supports the day-to-day operations of our growing organization, handling administrative tasks, scheduling, and office management. This hands-on role requires strong organization, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, including assisting senior management.

Responsibilities include answering phones and emails, greeting visitors, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, preparing reports and presentations, ordering supplies, maintaining filing systems, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of office administration or office management experience.
• Experience in a small business environment preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations and administrative functions.
• Answer phones, emails, and greet visitors professionally.
• Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and coordinate travel.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Order office supplies and manage vendor relationships.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems; coordinate mail.
• Support management with administrative needs.
• Ensure confidentiality of company and employee information.
• Lead special projects and events.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Calendar management

Communication

Vendor management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

Who we are:

Inherent L3C, and it's nonprofit engine Inherentance NFP, are an exciting mission-driven and vertically integrated enterprise headquartered on Chicago’s West Side, in the North Lawndale Community. We align workforce development, homeownership access, community-centered finance, and housing innovation into a single, cohesive operating strategy. We believe that by integrating all aspects of the community redevelopment experience and through partnerships across civic, community and business leaders, we can build a better model for homeownership centered around the needs of buyers, families, and communities.

Why you should work here:

Because the only thing we love more than homes, are the people that live in them and the communities that they create. We are committed to the safety of our coworkers as well as their training and development. Simply put, you should prepare to be celebrated and invested in from day 1 to day 10,001.

Role Description

The Office Manager supports the day to day operations of our growing business, by handling administrative, operational, scheduling, and office management responsibilities. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Further, this role will split time between supporting the general needs of the business as well as directly supporting senior management.

Requirements

• Manage daily office operations and administrative functions
• Answer phones, emails, and greet visitors professionally
• Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and coordinate travel arrangements
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Order office supplies and manage vendor relationships
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, and mail distribution
• Maintain office equipment and coordinate with building maintenance
• Support management with administrative needs
• Ensure confidentiality of company and employee information
• Support and/or lead special projects and event planning
• Associate's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of office administration or office management experience
• Experience in a small business environment preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Vendor management
• Customer service
• Calendar management
• Problem-solving and attention to detail

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

?Office hours are 7:00am - 4:15 pm Monday - Thursday and on Friday 7:00 am - 12: pm. The compensation range for this position will be $45,000-$55,000 annually based on experience. Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life), paid holidays and personal time off, as well as sick leave and 401k included.