• Alignment of the organization is the executive coordinator's duty.4 colors image by vanda from Fotolia.com
  
  The executive coordinator fulfills the mission of an organization or entity by organizing and coordinating funds for research and program implementation. The executive aligns the work that is done in the organization with governmental, state or local guidelines and client needs. In general, the executive coordinator holds a four-year degree in business administration. According to Jobs-Salary in 2010, an executive coordinator in the United States earns on average $65,226 annually.
  
  

Managing

• The executive coordinator works with state, private or nonprofit organizations and implements recommendations for programs. He manages operations related to research, funding, budget and communications. The coordinator may prioritize work, maintain computer operations and manage staff by monitoring and evaluating work performance. He is involved in determining office work procedures and methods. The coordinator also prepares reports, draft memos and letters and guides the staff through entering data into computers systems or other procedures in the office.
  
  

Planning

• As a planner, the coordinator prepares the budget by determining budget needs and presenting statistical data for drafting annual budgets. She makes plans in the effort to procure grants for research ventures. This may mean drawing up plans on how the grant would be used and what type of research is to be conducted. In the given setting, the executive coordinator plans task force, staff or conference meetings.
  
  

Researching

• The coordinator researches programs and policies for his particular organization. He gathers data and composes reports. In the research process, he interviews witnesses and clients. The executive coordinator presents research findings to appropriate parties for review and approval.