Administrative Assistant - Gaming

Overview

Join the SMSC as an Administrative Assistant for the Gaming Commission! In this role, you’ll be the welcoming face of our team, creating an exceptional first impression for candidates, team members, and external guests. If you’re tech‑savvy, highly organized, and detail‑oriented, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Enjoy weekly pay, on-site health clinics, and 401k starting day one. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!

Serves as the organization’s first point of contact, managing daily administrative tasks and maintaining a professional, welcoming environment. This role supports the overall efficiency of the organization, enabling the Gaming Commission to effectively regulate SMSC gaming activities and ensure Gaming Enterprise facilities remain in compliance with the SMSC Gaming Ordinance, Tribal/State Compacts, SMSC Gaming Commission Regulations, and Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS).

Responsibilities also include supporting adherence to the Gaming Enterprise System of Internal Control Standards (SICS) and the requirements of the National Indian Gaming Commission.

• Answer and route phone calls; manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Greet applicants and visitors, provide information, and direct them to the appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and prepare meeting rooms.
• Assist with Gaming Commission meeting preparation and setup; transcribe meeting minutes and maintain official Commission records as needed.
• Draft, execute, and distribute communications and other correspondence as required.
• Assist with processing and reconciling Gaming Commission expenditures and fees collected; analyze financial performance and review budget status as needed. Maintain knowledge of the financial system and Accounts Payable processes.
• Assist with employee and vendor badge processing and printing.
• Support coordination and on-site visits for external groups, Gaming Enterprise personnel, and other third-party partners.
• Assist with the maintenance and updates of Gaming Commission policies and departmental procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with local, state, and federal gaming authorities as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive personnel, organizational, or gaming operations information.
• Perform data entry, filing, document preparation, and provide general administrative support across functional areas.
• Maintain and order general and office supplies; oversee organization and cleanliness of the reception area.
• Facilitate building maintenance requests and follow-up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of Administrative and office management experience
• The ability to conduct in-depth research, gather data from multiple sources, and analyze findings to make informed recommendations
• The capacity to prepare clear, concise reports, ability to manage multiple files, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• A commitment to handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality
• Experience with license management software, databases, and Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to adjust schedule and work flexible hours as needed
• Must meet the qualifications required to possess a gaming license

Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits, and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics, and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, and tuition reimbursement.

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land.

Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer rn more