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Office Operations Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Kaleidoscope Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Administrative Management, Office Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Lead Daily Operations That Support Meaningful Impact

Kaleidoscope is a child and family services agency dedicated to helping young people heal, grow, and thrive. Our work is rooted in compassion, accountability, and partnership with youth, caregivers, funders, and community stakeholders. Through high-quality, community-based services, we strengthen families and promote long-term stability.

We are seeking a full-time Office Operations Manager to join our Operations team and play a key role in maintaining a well-functioning, technology-enabled, and supportive workplace.

About

The Role

The Office Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of the office while serving as a critical liaison between staff, leadership, and IT vendors/systems. This role ensures both the physical office environment and operational technology systems run efficiently to support staff productivity and service delivery.

This position combines hands‑on office management, systems coordination, and IT/vendor oversight, along with supervisory responsibilities for one direct report. The manager is expected to step in to support front desk coverage as needed.

Operations & Office Management
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and functional office environment
  • Oversee the daily opening and closing of the office
  • Manage office supply inventory and coordinate purchasing
  • Maintain inventory of office equipment, technology assets, and workspace assignments
  • Coordinate logistics for onboarding/offboarding, including equipment, system access, and workspace setup
IT Coordination & Systems Support
  • Serve as the primary internal point of contact for IT vendors and technology support partners
  • Coordinate troubleshooting, maintenance, and escalation of hardware, software, and connectivity issues
  • Support staff with basic technology needs (e.g., equipment setup, office systems navigation, issue triage)
  • Partner with leadership and IT consultants to track, maintain, and update technology inventory and lifecycle management
  • Assist in implementing and maintaining operational systems that improve workflow efficiency and staff productivity
  • Help ensure alignment with agency policies related to technology use, data handling, and systems access (non-technical, coordination-focused)
Vendors, Facilities & Systems
  • Manage vendor relationships (IT, building management, office services, etc.)
  • Process operations-related invoices in accordance with established procedures
  • Coordinate internal meeting space usage and serve as calendar liaison
  • Support meeting setup, audiovisual needs, and logistics
  • Develop and improve systems to streamline operational and administrative processes
Front Desk & On‑Site Support
  • Provide front desk coverage during direct reports' lunch breaks and absences
  • Serve as a key contact for visitors, staff, and service providers
  • Ensure a professional and welcoming office environment
Supervision & Leadership
  • Supervise and support one direct report (Office Support Specialist)
  • Provide coaching, oversight, and performance management
  • Participate in hiring, onboarding, and evaluation
  • Partner with leadership to ensure strong communication, consistency, and accountability
Additional Responsibilities
  • Support office safety efforts, including drills and emergency procedures
  • Assist with agency events and staff functions (including occasional after‑hours support)
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of office operations and systems
Schedule & Work Environment
  • Full‑time, 40 hours per week
  • Onsite:
    Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Occasional support of agency or staff events outside of standard hours
  • Professional office environment with standard office and technology equipment
What You Need
  • High School Diploma required;
    Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of office management or senior administrative experience
  • Experience supporting or coordinating with IT systems, vendors, or office technology strongly preferred
  • Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Comfort troubleshooting basic technology issues and supporting staff with systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office systems
  • Strong communication and customer‑service mindset
  • A…
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