The Office Manager is responsible organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
SCOPE

The Office Manager reports to the Director of the Adoption Center and is responsible for providing office management services to the The Adoption Center of Choice Office. This includes maintaining office services and efficiency, supervising office staff and maintaining office records.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain office services
Main Activities:
Design and implement office policies
Establish standards and procedures
Organize office operations and procedures Supervise office staff
Monitor and record long distance phone calls Prepare time sheets
Control correspondences
Review and approve supply requisitions
Liaise with other agencies, organizations and groups Update organizational memberships
Maintain office equipment

2. Supervise office staff
Main Activities:
Assign and monitor clerical and secretarial functions Recruit and select office staff
Orient and train employees
Provide on the job and other training opportunities Supervise staff
Evaluate staff performance
Coaching and disciplining staff


3. Maintain office records
Main Activities:
Design filing systems
Ensure filing systems are maintained and up to date
Define procedures for record retention
Ensure protection and security of files and records
Ensure effective transfer o files and records
Transfer and dispose records according to retention schedules and policies Ensure personnel files are up to date and secure

4. Maintain office efficiency
Main Activities:
Plan and implement office systems, layout and equipment procurement Maintain and replenish inventory
Check stock to determine inventory levels
Anticipate needed supplies
Verify receipt of supply

5. Perform other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
knowledge of office administration
knowledge of human resource management and supervision

Skills

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
excellent interpersonal skills, team building skills,analytical and problem solving skills ,decision making skills effective verbal and listening
communications skills
attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Personal Attributes
ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
very effective organizational skills
effective written communications skills
computer skills including the spreadsheet and wordprocessing programs, and e-mail at a highly proficient level
stress management skills
time management skills

The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Finance and Administration Officer. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

be honest and trustworthy
be respectful
possess cultural awareness and sensitivity be flexible
demonstrate sound work ethics

The incumbent would normally attain the required knowledge and skills through completion of office procedures coursework combined with related financial and administrative experience. Equivalencies will be considered.


Physical Demands

The Office Manager will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain. The Office Manager will also have to do some lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.
Environmental Conditions



There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The incumbent must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.



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Contact: Barry
Email: Careers@theadoptioncenter.com

To be considered please send a recent resume, a cover letter, and a recent photo to careers@theadoptioncenter.com. No phone calls . You will not be considered if you call.