Whats the difference between an office manager and an office assistant?

Question

just wondering because theres a debate going on in my office between my coworker and i whether or not im an office manager or not.

any help would be great - thanks!

Answer 1

The office manager is the boss, the office assistant is a helper, a clerk.

Answer 2

Managers usually supervise others; an assistant helps out.

Answer 3

the assistant assists the manager

Answer 4

managers manage, and assistant assist.

Answer 5

Office managers run the office for the professionals (doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc.). They are kind of like the chief of all administrative staff.

Office assistant is just a person working in the office staff.

In small companies, the difference is small.

In large companies, the difference in responsibility, authority, and pay can be considerable.

Generally, if you are the office manager, you have been told quite clearly that you are. This isn't a role you just "assume."

Good luck, work hard, and enjoy your job!

Answer 6

Why not ask your boss what your title is?

Most managers report directly to VP's or Directors, and receive a higher rate of pay than anyone below them.

Answer 7

If you make work assignments, verify quality stats, are the primary contact for the office (ie, whatever person/organization is next up on the food chain to your office calls YOU for things), approve vacation time, and set work schedules....yeah, you're the manager.