Asset Management Specialist

About the role

Indian River State College is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Asset Management Specialist to join our team. This position plays a key role in managing the life cycle of the College’s technology assets by maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting software and hardware audits, and coordinating equipment distribution.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, receives, warehouses, and supports distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing processes and procedures;
• Keeps an organized, neat, and clean warehouse, stockroom, and office environment;
• Maintains Asset Management files and inventory documents in accordance with IT Operation's processes;
• Organizes and maintains technological equipment stored in the warehouses and stockrooms;
• Pulls stock and/or new items from the parts list for upcoming installations;
• Works with vendors to schedule repair, maintenance or other requested services;
• Tracks software entitlement in support of refresh as well as end of life processes and projects;
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies to maintain integrity of software asset data;
• Receives and evaluates new and returned technological equipment;
• Assigns asset tags as required;
• Tests for damage and proper operation;
• Ensures all equipment information is updated in the inventory and Asset Management system;
• Identifies areas for cost savings through the identification of unallocated equipment, alternative support options, rationalization, and hardware deployment practices;
• Identifies and recommends hardware and software that has the potential to be harvested or replaced with lower cost alternatives;
• Identifies and reports on potential issues with asset tracking tool and supporting systems;
• Develops and maintains related programs;
• Processes documentation;
• Audits hardware inventories for accuracy;
• Assembles, configures, and tests network work stations;
• Travels to satellite campuses for equipment maintenance;
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Associate Degree in Computer Science or a related area;
• Two (2) years of related work experience;
• Valid Florida driver’s license;
• Knowledge of how to install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware and software in computing systems;
• Knowledge of assets and inventory systems and methods;
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and effectively using resources;
• Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications;
• Ability to be accurate and detailed, gather and analyze information, and work independently.

Physical Demands

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as medium work involving lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary and light work.