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Under the direction of the Science Museum's Administrative Supervisor, the Office Manager will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Northern Virginia Science Center. This position is project manager, problem solver and organizational hub rolled into one. Responsibilities will include executive-level administrative support, travel administration, recruitment and onboarding support, offboarding tasks, file management, procurement, mailroom and delivery coordination, payment requests and a variety of other administrative needs. This position will also help create a welcoming, responsive and supportive environment for staff, vendors and guests.
The position will be based in Northern Virginia and we're anticipating filling the role sometime this October. Training will take place in Richmond, with the candidate expected to spend 2-3 days a week in Richmond from October-January. Telework or other work arrangement will be made for the remaining days each week until the Science Center is fully constructed.
The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line "Virginia Jobs" (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed.
The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume. Apply
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Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Office Manager
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An Office Manager directs administrative staff and manages workflow in a business office. Supervises clerical work, tracks office supplies, oversees maintenance for office equipment and manages budget for office expenses. May hire and train staff.
$61,758 / year median in Virginia
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Office Manager Company:
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management Location:
Sterling, VA Posted:
September 02, 2026 Apply ⚑ Report jobDescription:
Office ManagerThe opening of the Northern Virginia Science Center is the largest project in the Science Museum's history. As we prepare to open our doors in spring/summer 2027, we are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Office Manager to help build the foundation for this exciting new destination.Under the direction of the Science Museum's Administrative Supervisor, the Office Manager will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Northern Virginia Science Center. This position is project manager, problem solver and organizational hub rolled into one. Responsibilities will include executive-level administrative support, travel administration, recruitment and onboarding support, offboarding tasks, file management, procurement, mailroom and delivery coordination, payment requests and a variety of other administrative needs. This position will also help create a welcoming, responsive and supportive environment for staff, vendors and guests.
The position will be based in Northern Virginia and we're anticipating filling the role sometime this October. Training will take place in Richmond, with the candidate expected to spend 2-3 days a week in Richmond from October-January. Telework or other work arrangement will be made for the remaining days each week until the Science Center is fully constructed.
The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line "Virginia Jobs" (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed.
The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume. Apply