Computer Applications Administrator SAP

Los Angeles Unified School District

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About The Position

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.

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level