Administrative Assistant

JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Executive

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

Interested candidates should forward cover letters, resumes and questions to:

Cheri Donovan

[email protected]

859-246-2040

JOB SUMMARY

The administrative assistant provides support to the President/CEO and COO, provides general support to the organization, serves as the office receptionist and performs other duties as required.

The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC) is an independent corporation and public agency of the Commonwealth, charged with regulating horse racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and sports wagering in the Commonwealth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to the President/CEO and COO as directed as well as general office support.
• Serve as office receptionist, including answering and directing calls, taking and delivering messages, and greeting visitors to the office.
• Log and distribute mail.
• Maintain files, stewards/judges rulings.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for Board and committee meetings.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate conference room use.
• Assist with coordination of Charitable Gaming trainings.
• Inventory and supply tracking.
• Office upkeep.
• Maintain office contact list.
• Postal machine maintenance.
• Coordinate racetrack boxes and tickets.
• Requires sitting at a computer for long periods.
• May require periodic travel, with occasional overtime and/or alternate schedules as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Minimum two years professional, administrative or business experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

COMPENSATION

• Compensation range: $45,000 - $48,000

Participation in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System. Eligible to participate in Kentucky state health benefits, life insurance and deferred compensation programs