Assistant Administrative Analyst
Published Date: May 16, 2025
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
May 16, 2025 - June 2, 2025
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.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, including completion of at least 12 semester units or equivalent in organization and management, computer science, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, research techniques, business, personnel, communication, and/or public administration. LAUSD experience beyond the minimum required in an administrative staff or professional position that involved project management; obtaining, compiling, and analyzing data for the preparation of recommendations related to work systems, methods, and procedures; organization and staffing; communications and record controls; personnel administration; financial administration; or other administrative matters may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE:
Six months of experience as an Administrative Staff Aide or one year in an administrative staff or professional-level position involving the review, analysis, and preparation of recommendations related to work systems, methods, and procedures; organization and staffing; communications and records controls; personnel administration; financial administration; or other administrative matters.
A master's degree may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.
SPECIAL:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Some positions in this class have been designated as "confidential", exempt from bargaining units.
PLEASE NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To validate your experience, please be sure to update your profile AND upload your most current resume with all relevant experience information as it relates to this position. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, please be sure to upload it as an attachment to your candidate profile. Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations, visit: https://www.lausd.org/Page/7876
BENEFITS
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
An Assistant Administrative Analyst assists in conducting research, surveys, and studies of work flow and simplification, methods and procedures, and staff organization.
The typical duties for this position include:
- Developing methods and sources for obtaining, compiling, and analyzing data.
- Preparing written reports and making oral presentations.
- Conferring with District personnel and representatives of other governmental agencies in regard to projects, surveys, studies, and related problems.
- Summarizing reports, articles, and other pertinent materials and analyzing their relationship to assigned projects or studies.
Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: https://bit.ly/4kX9Hgt
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for this position will possess experience verifying, gathering, and preparing reports, and compiling, analyzing data, and finding data trends while utilizing spreadsheets/data management systems to create pivot tables, vlookups, and manage multiple large databases. This person will also possess experience with word processing, presentation systems, and the ability to learn new technology quickly. An individual in this role will have a strong ability to think critically and apply sound judgment to manage assignments independently, as well as showcase initiative to follow up, ask pertinent questions, and be analytical-minded. Next, the ideal candidate will show strong attention to detail to collect and record information into databases, self-management skills to manage their time, work schedule efficiency, follow through on assignments, and meet deadlines, and an ability to be a self-starter, dependable, and accountable for their work. Lastly, this person will be able to work both independently and in teams to produce successful outcomes.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
We anticipate receiving a number of well-qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be adhering to a preplanned employment assessment schedule.
The assessment process for this position TENTATIVELY consists of a computerized multiple-choice test, computerized skills aptitude tests, and a scored questionnaire validation.
NOTE: For this recruitment, candidates will be invited to the FIRST test part, regardless of whether or not they meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates who do NOT meet the minimum qualifications will be disqualified, regardless of whether they passed the test.
Application materials (your candidate profile, resume, and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The testing may be conducted remotely and/or in person, and all applicants will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality Form prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process.
- Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be eligible to move forward in the selection process.
- At the time of the test administration, you will be REQUIRED to present an unexpired government picture identification.
- If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed.
APPLICATION PROCESS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?
Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net.
To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. 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.
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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.
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