Office Manager

Smith Hanley Associates; Connecticut; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley Associates, a boutique consulting firm in Fairfield County, CT, is seeking an Office Manager to serve as the operational backbone of a small, close-knit office. This hands-on role requires ownership, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to keep things organized as priorities shift.

You will handle supplies, vendor relationships, and day-to-day logistics, while supporting the team with light admin tasks.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be highly organized and reliable with minimal supervision.
• Clear communicator able to interface with leadership and vendors.
• Problem-solver who takes initiative and follows through.
• Local to the Fairfield/Norwalk CT area and comfortable commuting to the office.

Responsibilities

• Order and manage office supplies.
• Own vendor relationships and day-to-day office logistics (maintenance, deliveries, equipment).
• Keep the office organized, stocked, and running smoothly for the team and visitors.
• Support the team with light administrative tasks and grow into EA-level responsibilities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Vendor management

Communication

Job description

Compensation: commensurate with experience

A boutique, fast-growing consulting firm based in Fairfield County, CT is looking for an Office Manager to be the operational backbone of a small, close-knit office. This is a hands-on role at a company where things move quickly, priorities shift, and no two days look exactly the same - so we need someone who takes ownership, anticipates needs before being asked, and genuinely enjoys keeping things organized behind the scenes.

This isn't a role where you'll just be handed a checklist. You'll be trusted to manage the office independently, make judgment calls, and build real relationships with vendors and the team. And as you prove yourself, there's a clear runway to grow into an Executive Assistant role supporting leadership directly - this is a growth seat, not a ceiling.

What you'll do:

• Order and manage office supplies before anything runs low
• Own vendor relationships and day-to-day office logistics (maintenance, deliveries, equipment, etc.)
• Keep the office organized, stocked, and running smoothly for the team and visitors
• Support the team with light admin tasks, taking on more EA-level responsibility over time

What we expect:

• Someone who's organized and reliable without needing constant direction
• A clear communicator who's comfortable managing vendors and interfacing with leadership
• A problem-solver who takes initiative and follows through
• Local to the Fairfield / Norwalk, CT area and able to come into the office as needed
• Genuinely interested in growing with a small company