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SALARY DETAILS $128,652 - $159,407 Annually APPLICATION FILING DATES Apply Now! The application period will close on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Open: 8/5/2026 Close: 8/26/2026 *Close date is subject to change and may be extended as needed. INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or via their page ( https://www.lausd.org/helpdesk) DEPARTMENT The Procurement Services Division at LAUSD seeks to provide schools and administrative offices with goods and services they need- when they need them. In doing this, we must ensure procurement laws are followed and the District achieves the most cost effective prices for goods and services. THE POSITION The Administrative Services Manager plans, coordinates, and administers staff service functions for a large organization, including budget preparation, control and analysis of expenditures, and may perform a variety of other activities, such as personnel and records management, organizational and procedural analysis, and liaison with support services and outside contractors. General direction is received from a division head or other administrator. General supervision is exercised over technical and clerical employees. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will demonstrate: A natural curiosity to research information and to understand “why” and “how” their actions impact the success of the department and district strategies. An ability to be an innovative and creative problem solver and present solutions to challenges. Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to coach, guide, support, and hold a team accountable while maintaining positive employee morale. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple deadlines, and consistently produce high-quality work. Use of sound judgment, professionalism, business acumen and discretion when interacting with senior leaders, Board members, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Experience coordinating administrative and business functions such as communications, budgeting/ expenditure analysis, contracts, personnel activities, records management, and operational reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the initiative to learn complex operations, navigate undocumented processes, and identify practical improvements with limited direction. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to organize, analyze, and present financial, statistical, and operational information accurately. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, social media content, notifications, and other materials with internal and external audiences. A high degree of accuracy, attention to detail with no spelling or formatting errors, and commitment to delivering polished work in a fast-paced environment with demanding quality standards. Adaptability, self-management, and the ability to remain composed and effective under sustained pressure. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in the following functions: Preparing the budget of a large organization, establishing and maintaining expenditure controls, analyzing and evaluating budget proposals and expenditures, and preparing necessary budget adjustments Administering personnel activities, such as the maintenance of personnel records, processing of personnel transactions, processing of disciplinary actions, and performance evaluation of classified employees Administering contractual and service relationships with contractors that include preparing bid specifications or task or services descriptions Establishing and maintaining records, procedures, and controls; compiling statistical and accounting data; and preparing estimates and financial analysis for routine and special reports Coordinating procedures with other District units, representatives of other public agencies, and non-District contractors. Performs and supervises a variety of staff duties, which may include some of the following: Analyzing and recommending changes in organization, policies, procedures, communications and other administrative matters Evaluating space and facilities utilization, equipment, and supplies, and recommending layouts or procurement Coordinating data collection and report formulation for feasibility studies and implementation and maintenance of data processing systems and services Coordinating the preparation of the District's application for categorical aid funding and participating in the negotiation of these proposals with State and federal representatives Interpreting State and federal regulations, policies, and communications to District staff and appropriate members of community groups Presenting written and oral reports to District staff and community groups concerning the overall operation of programs administered by the organization Planning, scheduling, and coordinating orientation and training programs for employees Representing the organizational unit at meetings and in relationships with employee organizations. For a complete class description, please visit https://careers.lausd.org/pc , under >Working at LAUSD> and select >Job Descriptions-Classified Jobs. Search for the position under its official title. Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in business, school, or public administration or a related field of emphasis. Courses in accounting and data processing are preferable. Experience in addition to that listed below may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis. EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years experience at and/or above the journey-level that included responsibility for such activities as budgeting, cost accounting, administrative analysis and control, data systems analysis, contractual relations, and personnel relations. Two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity in a school district. Graduate study in public or business administration or school business management may be substituted for the nonsupervisory experience on a year-for-year basis. Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle. SPECIAL NOTES: Management class, exempt from bargaining units. BENEFITS Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: 24 days each year. Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days. APPLICATION PROCESS After application materials (questionnaire(s), application, resume, and cover letter) are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process. The tentative selection process may consist of one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), a Technical Project, and/or a Technical Interview. This is a competitive process and we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application. You may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application and the required questionnaire. It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background. Furthermore, if you have assisted in an interim or other temporary assignment or worked out-of-class for a significant and specified duration of time, include the contact information of your immediate supervisor during that assignment and be prepared to present verification from the official (local district superintendent, department administrator, or supervisor) validating your claim. **Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via email.** PLEASE NOTE: Qualified Candidates will be required to present an unexpired government identification at the time of the test. If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed. We encourage you to visit our website periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply to any positions for which you believe you meet the minimum qualifications. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org/pc . DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at [email protected]. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Carrera at [email protected]. ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. Follow us on: https://x.com/lausdjobs https://www.facebook.com/LAUSDjobs/ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1997274 https://www.instagram.com/lausdjobs/