Los Angeles County Office of Education
Administrative Specialist
Los Angeles County Office of Education, Downey, California, United States, 90242
Salary:
$26.38 Hourly Location :
Downey, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
PE26-BEST Department:
Business Services Opening Date:
10/10/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Bulletin An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
Administrative Specialist $26.38 Hourly OPPORTUNITY FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
Accepting online applications until filled.
There are an estimated 40 positions available. 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 new Advantage System - Human Capital Management (HCM) by no later than June 30, 2027.
Job duties include assisting districts with Advantage HCM System and online document processing; supporting district system users in processing documents such as entering New Hires, Tax, Pension, Direct Deposit or Time Sheets. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, the ability to work with district personnel in support of the Advantage System, and the ability to learn quickly and adapt in a high pace environment. Additional related duties may also be assigned as needed. The standard work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime possible when necessary. Candidates selected must be able to travel to school sites to provide in-person support.
Regional Availability Applicants must complete a supplemental questionnaire detailing their regional availability. This information will be used to determine candidates' ability to support school sites across various locations as part of the BEST Project. Ensuring an accurate and up-to-date regional availability will help facilitate effective placement and in-person support for the Advantage HCM System implementation.
Required Education and Experience A bachelor's degree in industrial psychology, organizational development, public administration, human resources, business administration, sociology, or applied statistics is preferred, along with one year of Excel experience. Prior experience or knowledge of Human Resources, Time & Leave Management and Payroll is preferred.
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.
Selection Process To apply, submit an online application. Tentatively, interviews will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 and Saturday, November 8, 2025. Assignment is expected to start on January 5, 2026.
Contact For information about the position, you may e-mail Gustavo Olguin at
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: PE26-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. 01
Select all locations where you are willing to work and travel: (Check all that apply)
Baldwin Park Unified School District Bassett Unified School District Bonita Unified School District Fenton Primary Charter Center Lennox School District Las Virgenes Unified School District Lynwood Unified School District Montebello Unified School District Paramount Unified School District Pomona Unified School District Pupil Transportation Cooperative Rowland Unified School District Santa Clarita (College of the Canyons) Community College Santa Monica College Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District San Marino Unified School District South Pasadena Unified School District Walnut Valley Unified School District Whittier City School District West Covina Unified School District
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$26.38 Hourly Location :
Downey, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
PE26-BEST Department:
Business Services Opening Date:
10/10/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Bulletin An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
Administrative Specialist $26.38 Hourly OPPORTUNITY FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
Accepting online applications until filled.
There are an estimated 40 positions available. 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 new Advantage System - Human Capital Management (HCM) by no later than June 30, 2027.
Job duties include assisting districts with Advantage HCM System and online document processing; supporting district system users in processing documents such as entering New Hires, Tax, Pension, Direct Deposit or Time Sheets. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, the ability to work with district personnel in support of the Advantage System, and the ability to learn quickly and adapt in a high pace environment. Additional related duties may also be assigned as needed. The standard work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime possible when necessary. Candidates selected must be able to travel to school sites to provide in-person support.
Regional Availability Applicants must complete a supplemental questionnaire detailing their regional availability. This information will be used to determine candidates' ability to support school sites across various locations as part of the BEST Project. Ensuring an accurate and up-to-date regional availability will help facilitate effective placement and in-person support for the Advantage HCM System implementation.
Required Education and Experience A bachelor's degree in industrial psychology, organizational development, public administration, human resources, business administration, sociology, or applied statistics is preferred, along with one year of Excel experience. Prior experience or knowledge of Human Resources, Time & Leave Management and Payroll is preferred.
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.
Selection Process To apply, submit an online application. Tentatively, interviews will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 and Saturday, November 8, 2025. Assignment is expected to start on January 5, 2026.
Contact For information about the position, you may e-mail Gustavo Olguin at
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: PE26-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. 01
Select all locations where you are willing to work and travel: (Check all that apply)
Baldwin Park Unified School District Bassett Unified School District Bonita Unified School District Fenton Primary Charter Center Lennox School District Las Virgenes Unified School District Lynwood Unified School District Montebello Unified School District Paramount Unified School District Pomona Unified School District Pupil Transportation Cooperative Rowland Unified School District Santa Clarita (College of the Canyons) Community College Santa Monica College Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District San Marino Unified School District South Pasadena Unified School District Walnut Valley Unified School District Whittier City School District West Covina Unified School District
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