Executive Assistant

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Racing and Gaming Commission - Agency 36

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.498

Job Posting:

JR2025-00014215 Executive Assistant (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

03-24-2025

Job Description:

Are you an organized and proactive administrative professional? The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director. You’ll play a crucial role in coordinating public meetings, assisting the Director, and supporting agency-wide activities. If you’re ready to contribute to a growing, dynamic organization and support the Commission’s mission, we encourage you to apply!

 

Examples of Work

• Coordinates monthly commission meetings, including logistics, travel, public posting.
• Handles requests for agenda items; prepares public commission book, attend meetings and prepares meeting minutes.
• Assists with completion and submission of expense reimbursement documents.
• Manages Director’s calendar and schedules meetings and appointments on their behalf.
• Makes travel arrangement for Director and other agency staff.
• Answer phone calls.
• Creates and maintains spreadsheets/dashboards of statistical data for the Commission.
• Prepares agency annual report in collaboration with division leaders.
• Serves as agency coordinator for records management and retention.
• Reviews financial forms and records; Assists in RFP process.
• Generates required reports for end of year racing and submit to national entities.
• Plan commission recognition and other events.
• Embraces additional responsibilities as needed to support the Commission’s evolving needs.

 

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/ or technical support work, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

Preferred: Prior experience in state government and planning public meetings.

Other: This job requires regular, reliable onsite attendance. Position requires occasional in-state travel. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Friendly, approachable, and professional in all interactions.
• Strong communication skills and self-starter.

• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain effective relationships with external contacts and employees at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).

• An active approach to problem solving.
• Must be able to travel in state occasionally with the potential of out of state travel.

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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