Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
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Position Summary
Stormont Vail Events Center is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented administrative assistant to keep our office running smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to assist our employees with diverse projects and provide general administrative support.
We are a close knit office with a great culture, which means there’s lots of room for growth, learning and colaberation within the team. Here at Oak View Group, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued.
This role pays a hourly wage of $15.00
Benefits for FT roles : Benefits : Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).
This position will remain open until Sept 30, 2024
About the Venue
Stormont Vail Events Center is the premier entertainment, exhibition and convention venue in Northeast Kansas. The 80-acre site in central Topeka is owned by Shawnee County and managed by Oak View Group. Our five buildings include a newly renovated 10,000 seat arena; a newly renovated exhibit hall with over 78,000 sq. ft. of open space; a livestock facility with a show arena, exercise arena and stalls; and two community buildings used for numerous small and medium-sized functions. For more information visit
Responsibilities
Administrative Assistant Job Responsibilities :
- Provides administrative support to ensure efficient office operations.
- Maintains physical and digital filing systems.
- Answers phone calls and directs callers to appropriate personnel, schedules appointments, signs for incoming packages, and assists clients and other visitors.
- Responds to emails and other digital queries and correspondence.
- Manages calendars for senior staff, including making travel arrangements.
- Drafts and edits letters, reports, and other documents.
- Inputs and updates information in databases and spreadsheets.
- Prepares meeting agendas and takes meeting minutes.
- Coordinates logistics for meetings, including room setup and catering.
- Uses word processing and presentation software to create and edit documents.
- Operates and maintains office equipment, including printers, copiers, and fax machines.
- Works with maintenance staff and outside vendors to ensure office equipment is in good working order and office supplies are always on hand.
- Researches as requested and compiles and summarizes information for reports or presentations.
- Works closely with other administrative staff and supports other colleagues as needed.
- Works with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security and ensure compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
- Ensures that deadlines are met and adapts to changing priorities.
- Presents a positive and professional image for the organization.
Qualifications
Administrative Assistant Skills & Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree prefered but not requiredPast administrative experience or tenure in an office setting prefered but not requiredDigital literacy and research skills, including the ability to analyze the reliability of informationFamiliarity with standard office platforms, such as Microsoft OfficeData management and entry skills, including the ability to maintain and improve filing systemsAccurate record keepingWritten communication skillsTime management, multitasking, and flexibilityOrganizational skillsAccuracy and attention to detailSupply management and inventory controlInterpersonal skills, professional and courteous demeanor, excellent office and phone etiquetteAbility to work well under pressure and navigate multiple deadlinesProactive approach to problem-solving and process improvementAbility to work well independently and in collaboration with others