Administrator, Business Operations

San Diego Unified School District•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact. The Administrator, Business Operations will direct assigned daily operations and functions of the Director of Payroll/Benefits; collaborate with district executive managers and directors to coordinate efforts; monitor work flow, especially with regard to Board of Education agenda items for the Director of Payroll/Benefits. Working Location: Payroll Department - 4100 Normal Street, Room 1150, San Diego, CA 92103 Work schedule: Full-time, 12 months / 260 days per year The position is paid on the AASD Classified Supervisors Salary Schedule , Supervisor Schedule II, Salary Plan 0700, Grade 024. Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents Experience in payroll operations or technology tools used to support payroll funtions is preferred.

Requirements

A combination of education, experience, and/or training equivalent to a degree in business management,education, management information systems, or related field and five years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in payroll operations or technology tools used to support payroll funtions is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary district contact for operational issues in the areas of communication, record management, personnel, budget, and workflow monitoring (especially with regard to Board of Education agenda items).
Communicate with district executive directors to assign tasks within each division; coordinate with executive directors, directors, and program managers to assess progress in achieving assigned tasks and goals, help establish work priorities, and assure that task deadlines are established and honored.
Communicate with school principals and other administrators, staff, and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, exchange information, and develop policies and procedures to encourage effective and efficient management controls.
Independently identify resources within and outside of the district needed to accomplish specific tasks.
Serve as the representative of the Director of Payroll/Benefits on assigned work groups, committees, and task forces.
Provide technical expertise, information, and assistance to the Director of Payroll/Benefits related to the interpretation and execution of the district’s leave and pay related contract articles, wage claims and settlements, as well as Federal and California state payroll tax rule changes.
Implement policies and procedures necessary to ensure all divisions within the district are in compliance.
Write board reports, concept papers, sensitive correspondence, and other communications.
Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports.
Interpret district leave and pay related contract articles and how they are managed within district systems.
Interpret district leave and pay related policies/procedures and configure and manage those within the district’s payroll system.
Interpret Internal Revenue Service and State of California Tax Policies and Guidelines and How to manage within the system.
Provide technical expertise and support to payroll supervisors related to pay cycles and systems, and help ensure accuracy of salary pay, special pays, union dues and fees, as well as Federal and California payroll taxes are calculated correctly.
Oversee major special projects as directed by the Director of Payroll/Benefits.
Work with other district representatives on special project work groups relating to district-wide initiatives and plans, such as budget and reorganization.
Maintain liaison with community agencies, institutions of higher education, and funding entities.