Administrative Operations Coordinator 2026-01483
Salary
$27.39 - $30.43 Hourly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01483
Department
Wyoming Retirement
Division
Wyoming Retirement
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
BAAS07
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Administrative Operations Coordinator arranges comprehensive administrative and operational workflows for the Wyoming Retirement Systems (WRS) Executive Director, Administrative Operations Manager, as well as the Executive Management team. The Coordinator also facilitates key operational logistics for the WRS and Volunteer Boards.
This role is heavily centered on planning and facilitating a minimum of eight annual board meetings statewide-including monitoring vendor contracts, catering, travel, and accommodations.
The Administrative Operations Coordinator will oversee public meeting notices, draft and publish official board minutes, manage the WRS Board website, and serve as the coordinator for legislative outreach events. Additionally, this position executes ongoing maintenance for the WRS Staff Resource website, coordinates senior staff travel, updates the Board policy manual, and assists with internal agency work orders.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer, ryan.scheer2@wyo.gov 307-777-8570
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Board Meeting Execution: Plan and execute 8+ annual, statewide board meetings. Coordinate venues, caterers, hotel blocks, and travel for up to 40 attendees. Issue public notices, draft official minutes as a Board Secretary designee, and monitor a $100,000 budget.
Board & Stakeholder Liaison: Act as an internal and public contact for the boards. Coordinate vendor contracts via state procurement guidelines, facilitate Board member onboarding/offboarding, and maintain the WRS Board website.
Executive & Office Support: Support the Executive Director and Administrative Operations Manager by managing high-level calendars, senior staff travel, and executive correspondence. Route internal work orders, reconcile Visa statements, and assist with new-hire administrative onboarding as needed.
Policy & Intranet Maintenance: Coordinate the drafting, tracking, and archiving of agency operational policies. Document the formal amendment process for the Retirement Board Policy Manual and maintain current content on the internal WRS Staff Resource website.
Legislative Outreach: Plan, coordinate, and execute the legislative breakfasts and outreach events. Manage invitation lists, coordinate proactively with Legislators, and secure state venues through the Legislative Service Office (LSO).
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with experience providing progressive administrative or operational support to an Executive Management team or a Board of Trustees.
KNOWLEDGE:
Executive & Board Support: Advanced knowledge of administrative procedures, operational coordination, and systems required to support an Executive Management team and a Board of Trustees.
Statutory Familiarity: Knowledge of (or the ability to quickly utilize) the Wyoming Retirement System Act, public meeting compliance, and other applicable state statutes and policies.
Event Planning & Logistics: Exceptional event planning, venue coordination, and catering logistics skills, with a proven ability to maintain adaptability during complex live events.
Financial Tracking: Skilled in budget tracking, expense voucher verification, procurement processing, and financial document reconciliation.
Professionalism & Discretion: Strong understanding of strict confidentiality, diplomacy, and objective professionalism when working with public officials and stakeholders.
Organization & Drive: Independent, self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills. Ability to balance multiple high-priority tasks, keep accurate schedules, and manage complex documentation timelines.
Communication & Tech Systems: Professional oral and written communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Zoom platform, and basic website content maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)
Experience:
0-1 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Support Specialist II
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Support Specialist II
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
072 - Wyoming Retirement System
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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Know your full value.
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(BAAS07) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Business or Office Communications at the level of an Office Support Specialist II? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: professional office communications and organization, administrative support, executive assistant, or other similar office experience.)
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have prior experience as an Executive Assistant or providing direct support to executive staff and board directors?
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Please detail your experience with event coordination, specifically regarding venue procurement, catering, and guest logistics.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
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