Delaware North · 11 hours ago
Assistant to Chief Operating Officer and President, Sportservice
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$31/hr - $31/hr
5+ years expDelaware North is a family-owned company with over 100 years of history, seeking a full-time Assistant to support the President and Chief Operating Officer of its Sportservice division. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support, managing travel arrangements, and facilitating project management while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Complete daily administrative tasks, including answering phones and emails, screening callers, and managing documents
Provide comprehensive administrative support by coordinating meetings, preparing expense reports, processing invoices, and interacting with various team members
Make and manage complex travel arrangements for the President and COO
Anticipate the needs of the President and COO and proactively remove barriers, streamline processes, and support day‑to‑day operations
Facilitate end‑to‑end project management, ensuring deadlines are met, and deliverables are executed flawlessly
Perform routine clerical duties, such as reviewing mail, copying documents, and preparing outgoing correspondence
Oversee vendor appointments, office maintenance, and environmental upkeep
Support multiple leaders as needed and assist the overall subsidiary with daily tasks and special projects
Maintain confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion
Build strong foundational relationships across the company and serve as a positive, collaborative representative of the Sportservice team
Apply creative thinking to solve problems, increase efficiency, improve processes, and champion continuous improvement across administrative functions
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and maintain a meticulous, highly organized workflow
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in an administrative role supporting VP and C-level executives
Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly grasp new systems and processes
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
A positive attitude with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
Must be able to work on site, in the office, Monday-Thursday, with flexibility on Friday based on business need
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business or relatable field preferred
Benefits
Weekly pay
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedules
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation days and holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
Employee assistance program
Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
Company
Delaware North
Delaware North Companies, Inc. is a hospitality and food service company. It provides gaming, entertainment.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-10-02Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Jerry Jacobs Jr.
Co-CEO
Lou Jacobs
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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