Advancement Operations Lead

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 71,617 - 81,215; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts seeks an Assistant Director, Advancement Operations to oversee logistics, gift processing and budgeting support for the Office of Advancement. This role collaborates with the Dean’s office to ensure efficient operations and prepares reports for boards and campaigns.

Ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree with experience in financial administration, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years experience in a professional finance environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex departmental financial processes, budgets and records.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational instincts and attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing logistics and preparing reports for regular board meetings.
• Generating and communicating with donors and their offices for Gift Pledge Reminders.
• Tracking and processing all gifts.
• Serving as primary SCA Advancement liaison with SCA business and operations offices and USC Central Gift Services and Advancement offices.
• Scheduling and handling logistics for donor/prospect guest meetings and visits.
• Organizing donor gift agreements.
• Managing donor acknowledgement plaques and recognition.
• General oversight of Advancement Student Workers.
• Ordering and maintaining Advancement office supplies and merchandise.
• Handling ongoing projects such as SCA alumni posters acquisition and display.
• Managing logistics for regular constituent activities, such as USC Football.
• Analyzing and reconciling Advancement budget.
• Tracking proposals and gifts for SCA Campaigns.
• Participating in the development and management of department fiscal year operating budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Budget management

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts seeks an Assistant Director, Advancement Operations to oversee logistics, gift processing and budgeting support for the Office of Advancement. This role collaborates with the Dean’s office to ensure efficient operations and prepares reports for boards and campaigns.

Ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree with experience in financial administration, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects,