What is an executive office manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an executive office manager

1. Explore executive office manager education requirements

   Most common executive office manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   55.4 %

   Associate

   24.3 %

   High School Diploma

   8.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific executive office manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Office Procedures	12.92%
   Payroll Processing	10.94%
   Customer Service	8.92%
   Financial Reports	7.25%
   Office Equipment	5.34%

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3. Complete relevant executive office manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New executive office managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an executive office manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real executive office manager resumes.

4. Research executive office manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage all accounting: AP, AR, commission payments, deposits, wire transfers, invoicing, and monthly reconciliations.
   • Develop and design PowerPoint presentations and event, and membership marketing materials.
   • Promote to corporate office for management of multiple store locations, performing payroll/account receivable requirements and operational logistics.
   • Research referred client's Medicaid eligibility status for services request and notify clinicians of clients meeting requirements to receive services.

5. Get executive office manager experience

   Generally, it takes 2-4 years to become an executive office manager. The most common roles before becoming an executive office manager include administrative assistant, office manager team lead and executive assistant.

6. Prepare your executive office manager resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your executive office manager resume.

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7. Apply for executive office manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an executive office manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams