Computer Applications Administrator SAP
Published Date: Feb 5, 2026
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Application Open Date: 02/05/2026
Application Close Date: 02/23/2026
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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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.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
A Computer Applications Administrator SAP plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a staff involved in the implementation and development of the automation of Human Capital Management modules such as payroll, time, benefits, budget, finance, personnel, purchasing, and other SAP technical applications.
Typical duties include:
- Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating a wide variety of administrative activities related to SAP modules and non-SAP computer applications.
- Coordinating computer application plans and activities with other District offices involved in automation activities.
- Establishing internal policies that affect the timely and cost-effective development of SAP and non SAP computer applications systems.
- Assisting in administering allocated budget resources and controls expenditures.
- Directing and participating in liaison and coordination of activities with Division units and other departments including: personnel, purchasing, finance, benefits, payroll, budget, and other units.
- Providing professional expertise and formulating concepts for existing and proposed automation activities and making recommendations regarding design changes/enhancements for improved systems, business performance, and cost effectiveness.
- Recommending changes in policies, procedures, rules and laws; acting as liaison on collective bargaining issues and proposals as it relates to SAP system enhancements and changes; coordinating and directing the implementation of changes affecting SAP modules.
- Assigning staff to system enhancements and changes based on functional business requirement of the District.
- Supervising specific module configuration of SAP system to meet District business requirements, system enhancements, configuration and specification documents, and transports from the development system, quality system to production system.
- Using technical operational work methods, procedures, controls and information/documentation systems.
- Participating in evaluating the performance of subordinate staff.
- Participating in IT proposal evaluation and contract negotiations for SAP-related projects.
- Making presentations to Board Members, Division heads, and other interested parties to explain and detail ongoing and proposed automation activities.
NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed in these classifications, please visit the class description: Computer Applications Administrator SAP - Class Description
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in business, public administration, computer science, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Five years of SAP experience in the development and implementation of an SAP module to automate functions in the area of Human Capital Management (HCM), finance or procurement. Two years of the above experience must include implementation of a full SAP life-cycle. Supervisory experience is preferable. SAP concurrent employment experience is preferable.
SPECIAL:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle.
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 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 your educational documents 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
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate is an experienced SAP professional with deep functional and technical expertise supporting Finance modules within an SAP ERP environment. This individual brings a strong understanding of end-to-end financial business processes and serves as a trusted partner to Finance stakeholders, ensuring system stability, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
The candidate will have hands-on experience administering and supporting SAP Finance modules such as FI, CO, Budget, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Grants, and Asset Accounting, preferably in a complex, highly regulated, or public-sector environment. They demonstrate the ability to translate business requirements into effective SAP solutions, manage configuration and enhancements, support integrations with upstream and downstream systems, and troubleshoot complex production issues.
Additionally, they are a collaborative, service-oriented professional who can balance operational support with continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across cross-functional teams (functional, technical, security, and BASIS), supporting audits and controls, and participating in system upgrades, enhancements, and modernization efforts. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize competing demands in a mission-critical ERP environment are essential for success.
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 pre-planned employment assessment schedule. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org/pc.
The assessment process for this position TENTATIVELY consists of a Technical Project and an Interview.
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.
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.
If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Andrew Nam at andrew.nam@lausd.net.
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?
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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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