Job Type

The Executive Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the executive team and driving strategic initiatives. The role encompasses overseeing project coordination, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders. The Executive Assistant/Strategic Coordinator also contributes to financial oversight, data analysis, and change management activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and facilitating effective communication.
• Assist in strategic planning and coordination of key projects and initiatives, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring successful implementation.
• Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities that align with the organization's objectives, providing recommendations for advancement.
• Oversee financial oversight activities, including monitoring budgets, analyzing financial reports, and ensuring adherence to financial controls.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports to provide insights on operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
• Drive change management initiatives, guiding employees through organizational changes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for the Officers, ensuring smooth logistics and efficient use of time.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage and maintain confidential information and documents, always exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Assist in the preparation of executive-level presentations and materials, ensuring compelling content, clarity, and visual impact.
• Prepare memorandums outlining and explaining administrative procedures and policies to supervisory workers.
• Participate in committees and meetings as directed by the Chief Executive Officer, contributing to strategic discussions and initiatives.
• Provide administrative support to other departments as required, collaborating with various teams to achieve organizational goals.

Essential Behavioral Expectations

• Handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality and discretion.
• Act with discretion and confidentiality in handling executive-level information.
• Be accountable to team members and the organization, attending all meetings and training sessions.
• Display sensitivity to Native American Culture and actively seek to learn more about the Squaxin Island Tribe.
• Operate within the parameters of Little Creek Casino Resort Human Resources' policies, departmental policies, and all applicable regulations.
• Practice, support, and maintain the mission, vision, and values of Little Creek Casino Resort (LCCR).
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned to support the success of LCCR.
• Learn and implement LCCR's "7 Waterways" of best guest practices.
• Build upon and diligently practice personal emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-management, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence in interpersonal work relationships with all team members, managers, supervisors, and guests.
• Uphold LCCR's values, focusing on engagement, strengths, and emotional intelligence.

Personal Competencies

• The Executive Assistant represents the organization in a courteous and professional manner, demonstrating attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in all tasks.
• Attention to Detail and Thoroughness: Diligently attends to details and ensures quality in all aspects of task completion. Follows procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Honesty and Integrity: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization, upholding high ethical standards, and fostering trust among stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Interacts positively with coworkers, team members, vendors, and others, considering their needs and feelings in various situations.
• Compliance: Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and principles for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring compliance with federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, timely, informed decisions considering facts, goals, constraints, and risks. Commits to action to accomplish organizational goals.

S.I.G.E. Tribal State Compact & Accounting & Internal Control Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring Internal Control and Compact compliance regarding Casino Operations, and adherence to regulations of the Tribal Gaming Commission.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management or English preferred.
• Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience in contract administration.
• Experience in developing strategic objectives and action plans preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to take on new challenges.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Class III Gaming License issued from the Squaxin Island Gaming Commission 
• Requires a Valid Washington State Driver License and must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance.

Why Join Us

Explore career growth opportunities and excellent benefits. Discover more about our comprehensive benefits package and the advantages of joining our team at Little Creek Careers Page.

About Little Creek Casino Resort

At Little Creek, we foster a culture of excellence where every team member contributes to creating exceptional guest experiences. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, valuing all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.