Coordinator, Office of the CAO
American Film Institute
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AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Coordinator, Office of the CAO
DEPARTMENT: Advancement
LOCATION: Los Angeles Campus
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Coordinator, Office of the CAO (Chief Advancement Officer) is responsible for a high level of multi-tasking across all core administrative functions. The Coordinator acts as a liaison across the organization to facilitate exchange of key information and ensuring that the CAO's office functions effectively and efficiently on a daily basis. In addition, the Coordinator supports CAO in AFI Trustee support and special fundraising campaigns.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
• Work with the CAO to manage critical projects and call lists and help ensure that priority projects are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate flow of communications and materials in the CAO's office, including answering phones, drafting correspondence, reviewing materials, budgeting and financial presentation, distribution of mail and approvals.
• Manage the CAO's calendar, ensuring meetings and events are scheduled, notated and appointments confirmed.
• Schedule donor meetings and coordinate follow-up for CAO as requested.
• Prepare travel arrangements anticipating the CAO's schedule.
• Manage administrative functions including expense reports, supplies, subscriptions and department files.
• Manage special projects and events as assigned by the CAO, including the development of solicitation materials, follow-up, events, donor recognition signage and benefit fulfillment.
• Coordinate pledge reminders, gift transmittals and acknowledgements for Trustee and special campaigns.
• Prepare research briefings on prospective and current donors utilizing on-line databases, existing files and other resources.
• Coordinate the Board of Trustees annual campaign in consultation with the CAO's tracking calendar of solicitations, benefit fulfillment and recognition.
• Track and manage department expense budgets and reports. Process and track purchase orders and reconcile monthly budget and expense reports.
• Assist Board of Trustees and other major donors with requests or special assistance.
• Work with peers in the department to maintain Tessitura database; promote best practices, including list management and support functions.
• Periodic special event work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Two years administrative/executive assistant experience preferred.
• Advancement, special events or other fundraising experience preferred.
• Exceptional project management skills, including accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong grammatical and proofreading abilities.
• Strong diplomacy skills and consistent professionalism are mandatory; this includes the ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion.
• Highest level of proficiency related to all core administrative functions, including computer proficiency with expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with donor database management and on-line research databases.
• High proficiency working with the Tessitura database essential.
• Strong self-motivation and self-initiative; ability to take direction as well as work independently on multiple projects.
• Proven ability to handle numerous details with appropriate follow up and reporting activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with staff, faculty, high-level donors, patrons and guests in a professional environment.
• Personal integrity and the ability to inspire confidence and trust.
• Experience or knowledge of film preferred.
SUPERVISION:
The Coordinator, Office of the CAO performs all duties and responsibilities under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Advancement Officer.