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Office Coordinator Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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An 399992668office manager7.51administrative4.13administrative assistant2.24office administrator1.92coordinator1.874734595246569.6020.8436.30HOURLY1360398602025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Office Coordinator, or Administrative Coordinator, is responsible for managing office communications and facilitating key tasks and procedures. Their duties include maintaining a main schedule of all meetings and commitments, placing orders for office supplies when needed and directing both incoming and outgoing calls, emails, faxes and letters.

Office Coordinator duties and responsibilities

399992668office manager7.51administrative4.13administrative assistant2.24office administrator1.92coordinator1.874734595246569.6020.8436.30HOURLY1360398602025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Office Coordinators perform a number of administrative support and customer service tasks to ensure efficient operation of their office environment. Specific duties and responsibilities may include:

  • Answering phone calls, transferring callers as appropriate
  • Greeting customers and visitors to the office, ensuring guests are comfortable and are connected with the right office personnel
  • Managing schedules for conference and community spaces
  • Monitoring and ordering inventory for office and break room supplies
  • Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, faxes, mail and packages
  • Filing and organizing records, invoices and other important documentation
  • Submitting work orders and scheduling repairs for general office space and equipment
  • Ordering repairs for office equipment and maintenance, connecting with and escorting vendors

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What does an Office Coordinator do?

Office Coordinators usually work at the front desk of an office where they can oversee general activities. They interact with guests and visitors, providing them with the information they need to connecting them to the employee they’re looking for. Office Coordinators manage meeting rooms for their colleagues, booking the space and arranging for any AV equipment that someone needs to run a meeting. They develop and implement organization procedures for everyone to receive mail and packages, check out office equipment, request additional supplies and submit tickets for maintenance and repairs.

Office Coordinator skills and qualifications

Office Coordinators use a variety of soft skills to manage the offices they support, including:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Great customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Friendly, service-oriented personality
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Problem-solving and basic troubleshooting skills
  • Proficiency with common word processing and spreadsheet software
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Office Coordinator salary expectations

An Office Coordinator makes an average of $15.77 per hour. Pay rate may depend on level of education, experience and geographical location.

Office Coordinator salary expectations

2025-10-019.6020.8436.30HOURLY
  • Common salary: 20.84 HOURLY
  • Typical salaries range from 9.60 - 36.30 HOURLY
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*Indeed data – 2025-10-01

Office Coordinator education and training requirements

Office Coordinator positions require at least a high school diploma or GED. Some candidates may also have a vocational diploma from a business- or office-management training program. Other candidates may be in pursuit of or have completed an associate or bachelor’s degree. Some relevant degree programs include business administration and communication, which provide candidates skills in organization and professional communication. Education in other degree programs also provides key soft skills.

399992668office manager7.51administrative4.13administrative assistant2.24office administrator1.92coordinator1.874734595246569.6020.8436.30HOURLY1360398602025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Office Coordinator experience requirements

Entry-level candidates may have little-to-no experience and can be trained on the job under a more senior administrative professional. Prior experience for an Office Coordinator candidate may include other office administrative roles and/or customer service experience. Additionally, prior experience with purchasing or inventory management demonstrates an ability to successfully order and maintain office supplies. For roles within certain industries or departments, like finance and accounting or healthcare, previous experience as an administrative support professional in those settings may indicate that a candidate can transition into a role with little-to-no additional training.

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