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Executive Administrator

Accel Entertainment · Burr Ridge, IL · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to say no to someone senior on behalf of your executive.

What they are checking: Whether they can act as a gatekeeper with tact and confidence.

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake before it reached your boss.

What they are checking: Whether they review details carefully and protect the executive from avoidable problems.

Describe a working relationship with a past manager that went really well. What made it work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how to adapt to an executive's style and build trust over time.

What would you do

You learn confidential information about a deal or a personnel issue. How do you handle it day to day?

What they are checking: Whether they can be trusted with sensitive information at a publicly traded company.

Two executives want the same time slot and both say it is urgent. What do you do?

What they are checking: How they resolve competing demands without creating friction between leaders.

Your executive is traveling and an urgent issue comes in. How do you decide whether to interrupt them?

What they are checking: Whether they have good judgment about what truly needs the executive's attention.

About the work

Walk me through how you manage a busy executive's calendar when meeting requests outnumber open slots.

What they are checking: Whether they can set priorities on the executive's behalf instead of just booking whatever comes first.

How do you prepare a briefing packet so your executive walks into a meeting ready?

What they are checking: Whether they anticipate what a leader needs to know rather than just forwarding attachments.

How do you track follow-ups after a meeting so nothing falls through?

What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable system for action items, which is half the value of the role.

What tools do you use to build presentations and agendas, and how strong are you in each?

What they are checking: Whether their skills with common office software match the materials the role produces.

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The full job description

As published by Accel Entertainment.

About Us Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 29,000 electronic gaming terminals in nearly 4,700 third-party local and regional establishments and 20 self-operated gaming locations across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park - Casino & Racing, features live racing, electronic gaming machines, live table games, food and beverage amenities, and pari-mutuel betting. Job Description : DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage and maintain executives’ calendars, including scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating internal and external meetings. • Serve as a primary gatekeeper and liaison for the executive, ensuring requests, communications, and issues are routed appropriately and handled with discretion. • Prepare meeting agendas, presentation materials, briefing documents, and follow-up communications. • Track action items and key decisions from executive and leadership meetings; follow up with owners to support timely completion. • Coordinate travel, accommodations, itineraries, expense reports, and other logistics. • Organize and support leadership meetings, off-sites, town halls, board-related meetings, and company events as assigned. • Draft, edit, and format correspondence, reports, presentations, and other business communications. • Maintain confidential files, records, and information in accordance with company policies and sound business practices. • Anticipate the executive’s needs, identify potential scheduling or communication conflicts, and proactively recommend solutions. • Build effective working relationships across the organization and with external partners, customers, and vendors. • Assist with special projects, research, and cross-functional initiatives as needed. • Support budget administration, invoice processing, purchase requests, and related administrative activities, as assigned. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience considered. • Five or more years of progressively responsible administrative support experience, including direct support of senior-level executives. • Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, travel, meetings, and confidential information. • Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and follow-through skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with executives, employees, board members, and external stakeholders. • Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and sound decision-making. • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing business needs. • Professional presence, strong interpersonal skills, and a service-oriented mindset. Minimum of 3 years of experience in related field Base Pay Range : 70,000-80,000/yr This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset. Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief. Accel Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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