Senior Administrative Analyst

Los Angeles Community College District•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Performs complex and difficult studies related to District operating procedures, systems design and analysis, organization and management, policy development, budgetary and fiscal matters, facilities and equipment evaluation and utilization, work flow and distribution, legislation, experimental programs, and other general administrative matters; supervises a small staff of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Requirements

A master’s degree from a recognized college or university in business administration, public administration, educational administration, management information systems, or a related field AND two years of full-time, paid, professional-level experience in the analysis of management, administrative, business programs, systems, and processes, or fiscal problems and the preparation of recommendations for their resolution.
A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, educational administration, management information systems, or a related field AND four years of full-time, paid, professional-level experience in the analysis of management, administrative, business programs, systems, and processes, or fiscal problems and the preparation of recommendations for their resolution.
A valid Class “C” California driver's license is required.
Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conducts the more difficult administrative and management studies related but not limited to organizational structure, staffing, legislation, work distribution and work flow, program evaluation, systems design, policy development, budgetary and fiscal matters, facilities and equipment evaluation and utilization, surveys and reports, and general administrative matters and makes recommendations to improve and enhance operations of assigned area.
Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of and provides training to assigned staff engaged in a variety of administrative and management studies.
Administers and implements or provides advice regarding the business, administrative, financial, budgetary, or management aspects of District programs.
Evaluates alternative administrative systems required to conduct District programs and supplies support services.
Advises administrators, employees, and representatives of community groups and educational agencies on District policies, precedents, procedures, and laws and rules applicable to programs within the assigned areas.
Composes, edits, coordinates, and directs the preparation and publishing of reports, bulletins, manuals, reference lists, correspondence, research documents, instructions, guides and procedures or reviews reports prepared by others prior to forwarding to the administration.
Investigates and recommends ways to disseminate research findings to users within the District.
Analyses the possible effects and makes recommendations on proposed legislation, laws, regulations, contract provisions, legal options, and legal decisions related to assigned area.
Schedules and plans the sequence for development of research programs and organizational goals and objectives including criteria for evaluating organizational performance.
Consults with information technology staff to define information systems requirements or problems and coordinates the installation and utilization of specialized software programs.
Prepares a review analysis of cost proposals, budgets, and other facets of financial management.
Prepares complex reports, presentations, and other communications containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content including the preparation of conclusions and forecasts based on data summaries and other findings.
Effectively utilizes the capabilities of standard and specialized software programs in the production of management information and reports.
Attends various council and committee meetings, as designated, to represent assigned areas.
Directs the maintenance of records related to assigned areas.
May represent the District in negotiations with Federal and State agencies, universities, financial institutions, and others concerning financial and budgetary matters and the administrative guidelines applicable to special projects.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
19 paid holidays per year.
Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District.
Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System.
Employees are also covered by Social Security.
Employee Assistance Program