Staff AssistantPayroll(1932100)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) an A-rated district is the nations third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The application deadline is Friday February 13 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP Pay Grade 16 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at or for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters ofRecommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application. References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Administrative Questionnaire: Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows:

1. Why are you applying for this position at this specific time
2. What specific skills knowledge and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular position and worksite
3. If you are hired for this position what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the department or school site and why

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations:Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position. You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile.

Veterans Preference:If requesting veterans preference please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date:Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records ). For external candidates official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position. Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories:Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview. Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

Personnel Services and Fingerprinting

Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) effective

If you have any questions please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio District Director Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at or by email at .

Salary Min: $55793.00

Salary Max: $84782.00

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Analyzes monitors executes and reconciles all payroll disbursement and internal control functions. Prepares and reviews financial reports to meet the internal and external reporting requirements in order to properly safeguard Board funds. Complies with federal state local and School Board policies and requirements.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1. Under direct supervision executes specific functions of the payroll operation.

2. Reviews and approves employee payments and deductions applicable to the department.

3. Under direct supervision analyzes monitors and compiles financial payroll information and reports.

4. Under direct supervision applies and uses federal state and local requirements and School Board policies and requirements to audit and process employee related payments and reimbursements.

5. Utilizes computer software applications including but not limited to SAP Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) Outlook and Access.

6. Performs other duties related to general administrative responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: sitting mobility lifting finger dexterity grasping repetitive motions talking hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Accounting Finance or five (5) years of experience in related field.

2. Proficient word processing and spreadsheet skills and demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!

Required Experience:

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