Coordinator Administrative Services

Supports the efforts of the FIU Foundation Board by providing high-touch board and operations management. In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Office of the Senior Vice President, this position manages the many administrative functions for the FIU Foundation Board of Directors, as well as any designated and sub-committees of the Board.  Requires knowledge of business administration and office practices and procedures to perform moderately complex duties in supporting operations of the department and Foundation Board. May supervise and evaluate, as needed, the work of students and board meeting support staff.
 

• Manages scheduling for over 100 board meetings, retreats, campus visits, planning sessions, and/or conference/zoom calls with Board and committee members, donors, and university administrators. Will make travel and/or attendance arrangements for Foundation Board Relations team, Board members and guests, when needed. Provides Executive Director with periodic briefing updates on progress of upcoming meetings and events.
• Coordinates and executes all operational and fiscal functions of the Foundation Board Relations Office. Monitors all expenditures and tracking. Keeps Assistant Director abreast of budgetary expenses and any concerns. Meets regularly with Advancement Budget & Operations area to participate in resolving of any issues that may arise. Processes all vicinity expenses, Travel Authorizations, and reimbursements including collection of receipts and Budget Tracker entries to ensure timely processing. Manages vendor process, proposals, and contracts, providing Executive Director with drafts for review and leadership approval.
• Oversees all Foundation Board attendance RSVP and records using Qualtrics, Microsoft Office, and Raiser's Edge NXT. Analyzes and prepares attendance reports for meetings, events, and historical records. Drafts post-meeting attendance letters for absentee Directors for leadership review, signature, and distribution.
• Serves as the Pro-Card User for procurement and departmental purchases. Assures compliance and adherence to university credit card policies and procedures. Ensures that all actions are processed in accordance with University policies. Makes recommendations for further streamlining of process.
• Prepares and distributes material for Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings. Works with Foundation Board Relations team to ensure that meeting materials are accurate, detailed, relevant, and have a consistent and useful format. Considers perspective of Board members and other constituent groups to anticipate needs and/or questions related to documentation.
• Manages the Board of Directors website and portal to ensure its functionality and that the contents are current and accurate. Manages the donor database relating to Board member giving and contact information to ensure its accuracy. Initiates requests for profiles and board dossiers on individuals for upcoming board meetings. Maintains user access and settings for the electronic Board portal, reviews, and compiles Board and Committee materials for secure transmission to Directors via the electronic Board portal.
• Monitors and prioritizes day-to-day operational matters including board membership updates, historical records, correspondence, data archiving, research, and report preparation. Provides operational and administrative support as requested by Executive or Assistant Directors. Responsible for effective and efficient filing, record keeping and procedural items for area. May oversee lower-level staff/students.
• Liaises with university administrators and staff, board members, and prospects. Serves as liaison between the department and other agencies, departments, and vendors. Collaborates with other administrative support team members to provide high level operational support to Foundation Board Relations team.
• Manages University Advancement staffing assignments, meetings, and training for annual board meetings and events. Coordinates budgetary and travel authorization guidelines for annual destination meetings and events, providing guidance to division-wide departments. Serves as the main contact for staff during travel meetings coordinating hotel room blocks and transportation manifests. Travels in support of annual destination meetings and events.
• Oversees and ensures the collection of, and handles, annual Board member give and get contributions in the forms of checks, stocks, and other negotiable securities. Prepares all documentation for processing of Deposit Transmittal and Foundation Invoices. Maintains confidential access to sensitive information regarding gifts and donor records. Prepares documentation for processing of Deposit Transmittal and Foundation Invoices. May handle donated funds in the forms of checks, stocks, and other negotiable securities.
• Answers and responds to incoming telephone calls, messages, correspondence, and board relations data requests on behalf of the department. Uses initiative and judgment to address to determine items requiring leadership intervention and/or addresses matters requiring immediate attention. Utilizes discretion and maintains confidentiality in the receipt and handling of information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of office or related experience providing administrative support, or coordinating functions of an office or department.