Executive Director, State Horse Racing Agency

353 OKLA. HORSE RACING COMM.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

353 OKLA. HORSE RACING COMM. seeks an Executive Director I to lead the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, directing executive management and all agency operations.

The role requires strong leadership to implement policy, oversee staff, and ensure alignment with statutory duties. The incumbent manages budgeting, reporting, and liaison with the horse racing industry to administer the Horse Racing Act and related regulations, while upholding equal opportunity commitments and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressive supervisory experience in executive management.
• Experience in managing agency operations, budgeting, and staff oversight.
• Knowledge of Oklahoma Horse Racing Act and related regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive direction and manage all agency operations.
• Recommend organizational structure and staffing to the Commission.
• Develop and oversee annual budget and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and equal opportunity policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Executive leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

353 OKLA. HORSE RACING COMM. seeks an Executive Director I to lead the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, directing executive management and all agency operations.

The role requires strong leadership to implement policy, oversee staff, and ensure alignment with statutory duties. The incumbent manages budgeting, reporting, and liaison with the horse racing industry to administer the Horse Racing Act and related regulations, while upholding equal opportunity commitments and regulatory