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Office Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Administrative Management, Program / Project Manager
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Administrative Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28.2 - 33.84 USD Hourly USD 28.20 33.84 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Child Care

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:
Office Manager

LOCATION:
Child Care

REPORTS TO:
Program Director

PAY GRADE: 407

PAY RANGE: $28.20-$33.84

OUTCOMES

Prepare vouchers, develop grant budget applications, contracts, budget revisions and budget amendments, track the receipt of funds from funding sources and monitor agency spending in an effort to prevent overspending. Additionally, the Office Manager functions as a back-up in the areas of payroll, administrative office purchasing, fiscal processes forms distribution, general duties, and manager support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversight of fiscal operations:
  • Assures timely voucher submission to all funding sources, including Certificate and Collaboration vouchers and serves as authorized signature on voucher.
  • Serves as second signature on check requests or as second signature in the absence of project director, including:
    • Check requests
    • Bills and invoices
    • Petty cash
  • Assures adequate funds are available for orders, review reimbursement checks for submission to the finance office.
  • Answers the phone, type thank you letters for donors and responds to general questions as needed.
  • Assists Director with attendance reports and the development of all grant budget applications.
  • Review coding for monthly expenses and money orders to finance office.
  • Collects records and code site money orders for the finance office.
  • Responsible for developing all grant budget applications in collaboration with the Director.
  • Work collaboratively with the Director to develop Child Care budget applications, contracts, budget revisions, and budget amendments.
  • Work collaboratively with the Head Start/Early Head Start Director and Shield of Hope Director in the development of department budget submission (vouchers) funder and the Divisional Finance board.
  • Ensures professional working environment through the maintenance and updating of equipment such as copiers and phone systems in collaboration with the Director.
  • Tracks the receipt of funds from funding sources to assure sound fund balance, prevent overspending, determine when revisions are warranted and informs the Director of any untimely reimbursements. (before September 15th for all Head Start budgets -- final submission date, although extension may be requested.
  • Participates as a member of the Child Care Program Management Team and communicate with staff and contacts including The Divisional Finance Department.
  • Oversees Human Resources operations with support from the Administrative Assistant:
    • Prepare all personnel actions, including new hires, terminations, status changes, education grants, etc.
    • Process and track insurance related documents.
    • Coordinates with all members of the management team to plan, support and monitor all programs of The Salvation Army Child Care Programs.
    • Assists with budget review. Makes appropriate suggestions for expenditures and/or changes.
  • Assists with developing and maintaining good staff relationships.
  • Keeps abreast of fiscal and personnel practices and demonstrates professional growth and improvement through:
    • Identification of own training needs.
    • Participation in training sessions.
    • Enrollment in workshop/college courses.
  • Reading professional.
  • Adhere to all Human Resources policies.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

    This position reports to the Program Director.

    This positon supervises the administrative staff.

    In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of the Army and its mission.

    PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

    This individual will be measured on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

    • Minimum of two years of college education in a related field.
    • Two years of administrative experience.
    • Proficiency with all Microsoft Office software applications.

    COMPENTENCIES

    • A commitment to uphold and promote the mission of The Salvation Army and an appreciation of faith-based service organizations.
    • An interpersonal style that is service oriented and supportive of the other departments.
    • An excellent attention to detail, procedures, processes and policies.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills that exhibits the principles and values of the Army, as well as fosters team relationships and effective communications.
    • Good organizational skill and the ability to work independently as well as with a team of people.
    • Good judgment in making decisions based upon recognizing established precedents, and demonstration of resourcefulness in meeting problems.
    • Ability to manage projects to completion, prioritize work flow to include maintaining documentation standards, provide quality service delivery.
    • Ability to be self- motivated in a challenging work environment and to work with sensitive and confidential information.
    • Extensive knowledge of social service and early childhood programs.
    • Ability to write clearly and give good…
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