Administrative Specialist

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) seeks an Administrative Specialist to support the BEST Project across 97 county agencies. The position involves assisting with Advantage applications, system navigation, online document processing, and HR/payroll workflows.

Applicants without a bachelor’s degree are paid $26.38 hourly, while those with a BA may earn $33.29 hourly. This temporary, on-site role requires travel between northern LA County sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree not required; candidates without are eligible for the lower hourly rate.
• At least one year of Excel experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Human Resources, Time & Leave Management, and Payroll is preferred.
• Experience with financial, budget, ERP, or financial management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist agencies with Advantage applications (BUD, FIN, or HCM).
• Provide system navigation and user support.
• Assist with online document processing.
• Support HR, payroll, time & leave, accounts payable, purchasing, budgeting, budget adjustments and financial reporting.

Skills

Excel

HR knowledge

Time & Leave

Payroll

Customer service

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County.

Administrative Specialist (Hourly rate dependent on education level)

$26.38 hourly for applicants without bachelor's degree.

$33.29 hourly for applicants with a bachelor's degree.

OPPORTUNITY FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

Most temporary positions do not include benefits or paid time off except as provided by law.

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is the nation's largest regional education agency and supports 80 public school districts and numerous other agencies in ensuring educational excellence for the region's two million preschool and school-age children.

Assist LACOE with the implementation of the Business Enhancement System Transformation (BEST) Project for 97 Los Angeles County educational agencies (i.e., a mix of K-12 School Districts, Community Colleges, Charter Schools and Joint Powers Authorities) that must be fully implemented and in production of the Advantage system by no later than June 30, 2027.

Job duties include assisting agencies with one of the Advantage applications, which may include Budget (BUD), Financial (FIN) or Human Capital Management (HCM). Responsibilities may include providing system navigation and user support, assisting with online document processing, and supporting business processes and transactions related to areas such as human resources, payroll, time and leave, accounts payable, purchasing, budgeting, budget adjustments and financial reporting.

Regional Availability

Applicants must be able to work in northern Los Angeles County, such as the High Desert region near Lancaster and Palmdale. Other positions are available throughout Los Angeles County.

LACOE is seeking applicants who can provide in-person support to agencies in the northern region to help ensure those agencies have adequate coverage during the BEST Project implementation. This information will be used to support effective placement across school sites and ensure agencies receive timely, on-site assistance.

Required Education And Experience

A bachelor’s degree is not required to apply for this position. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree are eligible for the $26.38 hourly rate, while applicants with a bachelor’s degree are eligible for the higher hourly rate of $33.29.

A bachelor’s degree in industrial psychology, organizational development, public administration, human resources, business administration, sociology or applied statistics is preferred.

Preferred qualifications include one year of Excel experience. Applicants should have knowledge of Human Resources, Time & Leave Management, and Payroll. Experience with financial, budget, ERP, or financial management systems is preferred, particularly in a school district, county office of education, governmental agency or other public sector setting. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate strong customer service, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Requirements

Individuals must either possess a valid driver’s license with access to private transportation or demonstrate the ability to reliably travel between job sites using alternative means.

Contact

For information about the position, you may e-mail Yahaira Almuina at [e-mail].

Additional Information

Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of the filing date. For complete application information, please go to https://www.lacoe.edu/pc.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.

This examination is authorized as Open, open to the public.

Recruitment ID: PE27-BEST

This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.

Most temporary positions do not include benefits or paid time off except as provided by law.